DescriptionAbout OrnataOrnata is building the remote operations platform for agriculture.We help farms operate machinery without a human in the cab, using the equipment they already own.
Our service combines retrofit autonomy hardware, remote operators, AI, and operational systems to unlock the benefits of autonomy for every farm.We are working with some of Australia's leading broadacre farming businesses and are now building the operational foundations required to scale safely, reliably, and repeatably.About the roleWe've coined the term "Autonomist" for this role because you'll become the farmer's go-to for everything autonomy.
Much like an Agronomist is their go-to for crop science.
You'll work closely with on-farm teams to ensure autonomous operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
The role is based at our Operations Centre in Richmond, with occasional regional travel (2–6 weeks per year) for training, farm visits, and customer onboarding.ResponsibilitiesBuilding trusted, long-term relationships with customersConfiguring jobs, equipment profiles, and digital work ordersMonitoring and controlling autonomous tractors and implements in real timeResponding to alerts and coordinating with on-farm staff when intervention is neededBuilding and developing automation workflows and safety proceduresRequirementsWe're looking for someone who's curious, capable, and motivated to help shape a rapidly changing industry .




You'll thrive in this role if you have:Strong interpersonal and communication skillsA methodical, process-driven mindsetA safety-first attitude and awareness of the risks involved in remote machine operationThe ability to remain calm and analytical under pressureA genuine interest in technology and broadacre agricultureA desire to grow with a high-performance team in a quick-moving companyExperience in any of these areas is highly valued:Broadacre agricultural machinery operation or farm managementPrecision agriculture or ag-tech systemsRemote operations (e.g. mining, energy, logistics, or control room environments)Automation, robotics, or industrial systemsBenefits Be part of an early-stage team where your work will directly shape how the company scales.
Open landscape to take on responsibility to develop the role within the business.
Quick-paced career growth for the tenacious go-getters Work across operations, product, engineering, safety, and customer delivery.
Be part of an inner city Melbourne-based team building technology for one of Australia's most important industries.What success looks likeSuccess in this role means becoming the farmer's trusted go-to for autonomy, running remote operations safely, confidently, building strong relationships with on-farm teams and staying calm and methodical when alerts and interventions come up.
As one of our early Autonomists, you'll help shape the workflows, safety procedures, and standards that the whole team will be built on as we scale across Australia.

📌 Remote Agricultural Equipment Operator (Hobart)
🏢 Ornata
📍 Hobart