Precision Agriculture Technician — Horticulture

Efficient Recruitment; South Grafton; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

DEO NIRMAAN GOLD PTY LTD in NSW is seeking an Agricultural Technician with at least 2 years' hands-on experience in crop cultivation, irrigation, and field management to support our horticulture operations.

You will work on soil analysis, pest and disease control, and deployment of precision ag technologies, with supervision of staff and participation in post-harvest activities. Salary is $78,000–$88,000 plus Superannuation, full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in crop cultivation, propagation, and field management in horticultural or agritech settings.
• Practical experience monitoring crop health, managing irrigation and fertilisation, and implementing pest and disease control measures.
• Experience operating and maintaining horticultural equipment and applying modern agricultural technologies.
• Prior experience in supervising farm staff or seasonal workers and supporting post-harvest processes.
• Strong knowledge of horticultural practices, including soil management and crop monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Examine soil characteristics and topography to optimise land use and detect nutrient imbalances for crop propagation.
• Assist in planning, planting, fertilising, and harvesting schedules to maximise yield and production efficiency.
• Identify pests, fungi, weeds, and other crop threats, and implement effective control strategies.
• Monitor crop health and growth to ensure quality standards are consistently maintained.
• Provide technical guidance on deploying precision agricultural technologies and farm-management systems.
• Install, operate, and maintain irrigation systems, sensors, and other horticultural equipment.
• Collect and analyse field data, including soil moisture, growth metrics, and pest incidence, to support agronomic decisions.
• Support crop breeding and propagation programs to improve yield, quality, and disease resistance.
• Advise on sustainable horticultural practices, ensuring compliance with environmental and industry standards.
• Assist in post-harvest processes such as grading, packaging, and storage of produce.
• Train and supervise farm staff or seasonal workers in technical farming practices and operational procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing productivity, efficiency, and commercial outcomes of the farm.

Skills

Crop cultivation

Irrigation management

Pest & disease control

Soil management

Field data analysis

Staff supervision

Tools

Horticultural equipment

Precision agriculture

Job description

DEO NIRMAAN GOLD PTY LTD in NSW is seeking an Agricultural Technician with at least 2 years' hands-on experience in crop cultivation, irrigation, and field management to support our horticulture operations.

You will work on soil analysis, pest and disease control, and deployment of precision ag technologies, with supervision of staff and participation in post-harvest activities. Salary is $78,000–$88,000 plus Superannuation, full-time on-site role.