Field Imaging & Data Technician for Precision Agriculture

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

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.