Main Duties
• Examining topographical, physical and soil characteristics of farmland to determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies
• Assisting in developing new methods of planting, fertilising, harvesting and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage
• Identifying pathogenic micro-organisms and insects, parasites, fungi and weeds harmful to crops, livestock and aquatic stock, and assisting in devising methods of control
• Examining environmental and other factors that influence the growth, health and production of aquatic stock
• Analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality
• Assisting in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved crop, livestock and aquatic stock strains
• Providing advice, training and technical support and services on technology solutions such as sensors, farm management software, data and robotics
• Installing, programming, testing, repairing and maintaining crop health monitoring equipment
• Developing, operating and maintaining complex technological systems and equipment used in farm production, including analysing data and preparing reports
• Applying geospatial and other technology systems to support primary production
• May advise producers on farming techniques and management and production processes
Qualification:
• AQF Diploma or Higher
• 2-5 years of experience in related field
• For overseas applicant, skill assessment is mandatory
• At Least 3-year experience may substitute with formal qualifications
Salary:
• $70,000 - $90,000 + Superannuation
• Examining topographical, physical and soil characteristics of farmland to determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies
• Assisting in developing new methods of planting, fertilising, harvesting and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage
• Identifying pathogenic micro-organisms and insects, parasites, fungi and weeds harmful to crops, livestock and aquatic stock, and assisting in devising methods of control
• Examining environmental and other factors that influence the growth, health and production of aquatic stock
• Analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality
• Assisting in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved crop, livestock and aquatic stock strains
• Providing advice, training and technical support and services on technology solutions such as sensors, farm management software, data and robotics
• Installing, programming, testing, repairing and maintaining crop health monitoring equipment
• Developing, operating and maintaining complex technological systems and equipment used in farm production, including analysing data and preparing reports
• Applying geospatial and other technology systems to support primary production
• May advise producers on farming techniques and management and production processes
Qualification:
• AQF Diploma or Higher
• 2-5 years of experience in related field
• For overseas applicant, skill assessment is mandatory
• At Least 3-year experience may substitute with formal qualifications
Salary:
• $70,000 - $90,000 + Superannuation
