Address Teranna Farming
Full-Time minimum 42 hours per week
Agricultural Technician
Salary: $74,000 + super
Experience required: Diploma or higher and 2 years work experience or at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications.
Job Objective: Perform, tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist Agronomists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.
Job Tasks and Duties:
• Direct and coordinate grain farm activities and procedures
• Manage repairs and maintenance for all plant and equipment
• Research materials and equipment for information such as prices, durability and running standards
• Develop new methods of planting, fertilizing and harvesting
• Oversee relevant weed and pest control measures
• Order supplies and equipment, such as feed, medical requirements and chemicals
• Oversee health and condition of livestock, administered medicine when necessary or arranged veterinary assistance when required
• Rotation of stock on pasture as required
• Liaise with farm advisers as required
• Analyze produce to set and maintain standards of quality
• Organize contractors for jobs as required
