Crop Imaging & Data Technician

AG Workforce; Mornington; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

AG Workforce in Mornington, Victoria is seeking a Regional Crop Imaging & Data Technician for a part-time, short-term contract. The role involves collecting high-quality crop imagery and field data across the Southern Victorian region, with travel to farms and growers within Mornington and Cranbourne.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in agriculture or horticulture, be comfortable with smartphones/tablets, and hold a valid driver’s licence with access to a suitable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Interest or background in agriculture, agronomy or horticulture.
• Comfortable with using technology and apps on smartphones/tablets.
• Minimum height of 1.80 m due to imaging equipment.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the Greater Melbourne region.
• Self-motivated, organized and efficient; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with farmers and growers to access crops for data collection.
• Operate imaging equipment to capture high-quality crop images across growth stages.
• Monitor crop growth and accurately record field data.

Skills

Agriculture background

Data collection

Field data recording

Travel readiness

Tools

Imaging equipment

Smartphones

Tablets

GPS

Job description

Pay Rate: $35/hr + negotiable based on candidates

Position Type: Part Time – Short Term Contract

Closing Date: 15 September

Our client is a European based company whose focus is on AI-Powered Precision Agricultural Technology. They are looking for dynamic and engaged individuals who want to become involved at grass roots level collecting vital data for ongoing product development.

The Regional Crop Imaging & Data Technician is responsible for collecting high-quality crop imagery and data from the Southern Victorian region. This is a hands-on, field based role requiring someone physically fit and able bodied, who is happy to travel to various farms and growers within the Mornington and Cranbourne regions. The role is very flexible and able to be completed around other commitments provided the candidate is able to complete a minimum of 20hrs a week.

Key Responsibilities for the role include:

• Build relationships with Farmers and Growers and secure access to crops for data collection
• Utilise specialised imaging equipment, which will be provided, to capture high-quality images of the crop during various stages of growth
• Monitor and document crop growth and accurately record field data

Key qualities for successful applicants:

• Have an interest or background in agriculture, agronomy or horticulture with a basic understanding of cropping systems
• Confident with using technology and tools such as smart phones, tablets, apps etc.
• Due to the Mechanics and safety issues relating to the use of the imaging machine, operators are required to be a minimum of 1.80m tall– the machine is 1.8m long and weighs approximately 10kg. It has been ergonomically designed but will require someone fit and able bodied.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the Greater Melbourne region
• Be self-motivated, organised and efficient whilst working independently
• Be able to regularly coordinate with other members of the company and growers
• Holding your own ABN or willingness to obtain will be highly regarded
• Current and valid Drivers licence, and suitable personal vehicle to transport the equipment

This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the introduction of brand new technology into Australia which looks to improve production and efficiencies on a dramatic scale. All work related travel costs will be covered by the employer. If you have a passion for sustainable agriculture, and want to play your part in developing new technologies this could be the perfect role for you.