**About Us**
We are a well-established vegetable farm dedicated to producing high-quality, sustainable fresh produce for local markets. With a focus on innovation, we utilise modern farming methods and technology to ensure maximum yield, quality, and efficiency.
**Key Responsibilities**
As an Agricultural Technician on our vegetable farm, your duties will include:
- Examining soil quality, moisture levels, and farmland conditions to determine the most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies.
- Assisting in developing and implementing new planting, fertilising, irrigation, and harvesting methods for vegetable crops.
- Monitoring and identifying pests, weeds, fungi, and diseases that affect vegetables, and assisting in developing effective control measures.
- Supporting the installation, operation, and maintenance of advanced agricultural technologies, such as irrigation systems, farm management software, sensors, and robotics.
- Collecting and analysing soil, water, and crop samples to prepare accurate reports.
- Providing training and technical support to farm staff on new technologies and sustainable farming practices.
**Requirements**:
- Diploma or higher qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Strong understanding of vegetable crop production, soil management, irrigation, and pest control.
- Experience with modern farm machinery, greenhouse systems, or precision agriculture technologies is highly desirable.
- Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse data and prepare reports.
- Team-oriented, with strong communication and training skills.
- Commitment to workplace health and safety, and sustainable farming practices.
**Benefits**
- Competitive salary package in line with industry standards.
- Opportunity to work in a progressive vegetable farm environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Career advancement opportunities.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Professional development assistance
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person