Crop Scout & Field Machine Operator (Vegetable Crops)

Rugby Farm; Gatton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Job summary

The Rugby Farming Group in Lockyer Valley, Queensland is seeking a dedicated Crop Scout & Machine Operator to monitor crop health, maintain machinery, and support data‑driven decisions that optimize yield and sustainability. The role involves fieldwork across vegetable crops and travel to other sites as needed.

Reporting to the Senior Agronomist as part ofProduction Team, you will work independently in the field with a safety-first mindset and contribute to a collaborative farming operation

Qualifications

• Experience in crop scouting, agronomy, or related agricultural fieldwork would be an advantage.
• Competence in operating and maintaining agricultural machinery.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail—able to spot small changes in crop health.
• A proactive, safety-first mindset and the ability to work independently in the field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular crop scouting to identify pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and other agronomic issues.
• Record and report field observations using digital tools to support timely agronomic decisions.
• Operate and maintain a range of modern agricultural machinery, including tractors and sprayers while using GPS-guided spraying.
• Work closely with agronomists and farm managers to implement crop protection and nutrition programs.
• Perform stock take of chemicals and routine machinery checks to minimise downtime.

Skills

Crop scouting

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Tools

GPS-guided spraying

Job description

The Rugby Farming Group in Lockyer Valley, Queensland is seeking a dedicated Crop Scout & Machine Operator to monitor crop health, maintain machinery, and support data‑driven decisions that optimize yield and sustainability. The role involves fieldwork across vegetable crops and travel to other sites as needed.

Reporting to the Senior Agronomist as part ofProduction Team, you will work independently in the field with a safety-first mindset and contribute to a collaborative farming operation