Agricultural and Agritech Technician: OSCA 311131

Performs tests and experiments, and provides technical support to assist Agricultural Research Scientists, Agronomists, and Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing, and advises on, installs and services advanced agriculture technology and equipment, such as precision agricultural solutions, virtual fencing and automatic milking machines.

Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience

• Examines topographical, physical and soil characteristics of farmland to determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies
• Assists Agricultural Research Scientists in developing new methods of planting, fertilising, harvesting and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage
• Identifies pathogenic microorganisms and insects, parasites, fungi and weeds harmful to crops and livestock, and assists in devising methods of control
• Provides advice, training and technical support and services on technology solutions such as sensors, farm management software, data and robotics
• Installs, programs, tests, repairs and maintains advanced agriculture technology and equipment
• Develops, operates and maintains complex technological systems and equipment in farm production, including analysing data and preparing reports
• Applies geospatial and other technology systems to support primary production, such as automatic tractor guidance systems, variable rate chemical input applications, and survey equipment