Precision Cropping Technician - Ag Tech & Field Ops

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

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,