Remote Tractor Operator — Real-Time Field Operations Lead

Ornata; Sydney; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Early-stage team impact

Cross-functional exposure

Melbourne-based collaboration

Job summary

Ornata is building the remote operations platform for agriculture and seeks a Remote Tractor Operator to lead active operations from our Richmond-based Operations Centre. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and compliant management of remote systems, monitoring telemetry, and coordinating with on-site staff.

This casual position offers exposure to cross-functional teams across operations, product, and safety, with hours rostered according to seasonal demand, especially during harvest.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Safety-first mindset with awareness of the risks involved in remote machine operation.
• Calm, analytical, and methodical under pressure.
• Genuine interest in technology and broadacre agriculture.
• Willingness to grow with a high-performance team in a fast-moving company.

Responsibilities

• Execute the daily operational plan as defined by the Works Orders.
• Input data and route plans into the Tractor control system.
• Conduct verbal handovers and manage remote activation/deactivation with on-site staff.
• Monitor live telemetry, video feeds, GNSS accuracy, and environmental conditions.
• Identify, report, and escalate safety risks or anomalies.
• Maintain accurate digital records of operations for compliance and reporting.
• Follow established operating procedures while contributing feedback to improve safety and efficiency.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Safety-first

Analytical under pressure

Curiosity about tech

Farm tech interest

Job description

Ornata is building the remote operations platform for agriculture and seeks a Remote Tractor Operator to lead active operations from our Richmond-based Operations Centre. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and compliant management of remote systems, monitoring telemetry, and coordinating with on-site staff.

This casual position offers exposure to cross-functional teams across operations, product, and safety, with hours rostered according to seasonal demand, especially during harvest.