Remote Agricultural Data Analyst

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible working hours

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Agricultural Data Analyst to collect, clean, and analyze large agricultural datasets across crops, weather, soil, and market trends. You will drive strategic decisions to optimize farming practices from anywhere in Australia.

The role includes building predictive models, developing dashboards, and delivering insights to stakeholders to improve crop management and resource allocation while working independently in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Agricultural Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst with a strong focus on agricultural data or a related sector.
• Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy), R, and SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, comfortable working independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, aggregate, and manage diverse agricultural datasets from various sources.
• Perform data cleaning, transformation, and validation to ensure accuracy.
• Develop machine learning models for predictive analytics.
• Visualize data through dashboards and reports to communicate trends to stakeholders.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve crop management and efficiency.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Statistics/Agricultural Science

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled Remote Agricultural Data Analyst to join their innovative team, supporting agricultural operations nationwide. In this fully remote position, you will be responsible for collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets related to crop yields, weather patterns, soil conditions, and market trends. Your insights will drive strategic decision-making for optimizing farming practices and enhancing efficiency across diverse agricultural landscapes. This is an ideal opportunity for a data-savvy professional passionate about leveraging technology to advance agriculture, working from anywhere in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, aggregate, and manage diverse agricultural datasets from various sources.
• Perform complex data cleaning, transformation, and validation to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms for predictive analytics.
• Visualize data through dashboards and reports to communicate key findings and trends to stakeholders.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve crop management, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Agricultural Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst , with a strong focus on agricultural data or a related sector.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages such as Python (Pandas, NumPy), R, SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, comfortable working independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for remote work bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• The opportunity to work remotely and contribute to the future of agriculture.