Agricultural Technician (Precision Cropping)

Nerrin Nerrin Pty Ltd; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nerrin Nerrin Pty Ltd based in Streatham, Victoria, is seeking an Agricultural Technician (Precision Cropping) to join our team. You will support broadacre cropping programs (wheat, canola, faba beans) with hands-on technical and precision agriculture expertise, installing and maintaining GPS/VRT systems, and assisting sowing, spraying and harvesting activities to optimise yield and profitability.

Working under the Farm Manager/Owner, you will monitor crop and soil health, manage data records,

Qualifications

• AQF Diploma or higher in Agricultural Science, Crop Science/Agronomy, or Plant Production (or equivalent).
• 1 year of experience; or 3+ years of relevant technical experience in broadacre cropping.
• Demonstrated precision agriculture experience: GPS/VRT, variable-rate tech, yield mapping.
• Proficiency with harvester, tractor, sprayer, and truck equipment.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting aptitude for equipment calibration.
• Knowledge of Victorian broadacre cropping systems and agronomy.
• WHS and chemical-handling compliance understanding.
• Effective communication with Farm Manager/Owner and seasonal staff.

Responsibilities

• Examine paddock topography, soil, and crop condition for planning.
• Install, calibrate, test and maintain precision ag tech and equipment.
• Provide technical support for cropping machinery and maintenance.
• Support sowing, spraying, and harvesting using precision data for field timing.
• Identify pests, diseases, and devise control methods.
• Analyse crop data to inform quality and yield targets; report findings.
• Maintain agronomic and machinery data records; provide regular reports.
• Coordinate grain logistics and ensure WHS compliance.
• Assist in coordinating seasonal staff during peak periods.

Skills

Precision ag systems

GPS/VRT guidance

Yield mapping

Harvester operation

Tractor operation

Sprayer operation

Truck operation

Data platforms

Record keeping

Problem solving

Education

AQF Diploma or higher in Agricultural Science

Tools

GPS/VRT systems

Yield mapping software

Farm data platforms

Job description

Streatham, Full Time, Agriculture / Horticulture
Vacancy Listing Dates 13/10/2026 to 10/11/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 18948

• Full time position 38 hours per week
• Remuneration - $80,000 - $100,000
• Join the team at Nerrin Nerrin - Based in Streatham

Nerrin Nerrin Pty Ltd are currently seeking an Agricultural Technician (Precision Cropping) to join our team.

You will be responsible for providing technical and precision agriculture support across the broadacre cropping program (wheat, canola, faba beans) at Nerrin Nerrin Pty Ltd.

Working under the direction of the Farm Manager/Owner, the role runs, installs, calibrates and maintains precision agricultural technology and equipment, monitors crop and soil health, and provides hands‑on technical support to sowing, spraying and harvesting operations to support the profitability, productivity, safety and quality of the cropping enterprise.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to

• Examine in conjunction with Nerrin consultant agronomist paddock topography, soil characteristics and crop condition to identify nutrient deficiencies and inform crop rotation, fertiliser and pest/disease management planning.
• Install, program, calibrate, test and maintain precision agriculture technology and equipment, including GPS/VRT guidance and rate‑control systems on the 12m Boss Bar seeder and 12,000L Simplicity seed cart, and yield‑monitoring equipment on the harvesters.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for cropping machinery, including harvesters, tractors, boom sprayer and trucks, and assist with routine and precision‑component maintenance.
• Support and participate in sowing, spraying and harvesting operations, applying precision agriculture data to optimise field coverage, input rates and timing.
• Identify pathogenic micro‑organisms, insects, pests, weeds and disease affecting crops, and assist in devising and implementing control methods.
• Analyse crop and produce data to set and maintain quality and yield standards, and report findings to the consultant Agroniomist and Farm Manager/Owner.
• Maintain accurate agronomic, machinery and precision‑ag data records, and provide regular reporting to the Farm Manager/Owner.
• Support logistics coordination for grain cartage, storage and delivery.
• Ensure WHS compliance and accurate chemical record‑keeping.
• Assist in coordinating seasonal staff and contractors during peak sowing and harvest periods.

To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate

• AQF Diploma or higher in Agricultural Science, Crop Science/Agronomy, or Plant Production (or equivalent) and 1 years experience; alternatively, 3+ years of highly relevant technical experience in broadacre cropping to substitute qualification.
• Demonstrated technical experience with precision agriculture systems - GPS/VRT guidance, variable‑rate technology, and yield mapping.
• Proficiency operating and technically supporting harvester, tractor, sprayer, and truck equipment.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude for equipment calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of Victorian broadacre cropping systems and agronomic principles.
• Sound understanding of WHS requirements and chemical‑handling compliance.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with the Farm Manager/Owner and support seasonal staff during peak periods.
• Current valid manual Driver's License.
• Heavy Rigid (HR) license required; Heavy Combination (HC) highly desirable.
• Chemical User Certification (ChemCert or ACUP - Victoria).
• First Aid Certificate (desirable).
• Other machinery or forklift licenses (desirable).
• Prior experience in a precision agriculture, agronomy support, or technical cropping role.
• Local farming knowledge and familiarity with Victorian conditions.
• Strong comfort with GPS/VRT technology, farm data platforms and record‑keeping software.
• Strong problem‑solving, timeliness, and proactive approach.
• Neat, tidy, and safety‑focused work ethic.

A remuneration package between $80,000 - $100,000 will be offered to the successful candidate.