We are seeking a Technical Officer with practical broadacre experience to join our Horsham team and support the delivery of field trials across Western Victoria.

In many ways, we are farming on a miniature scale. Our trials involve the same seasonal activities as broadacre farming; site preparation, sowing, spraying, crop maintenance and harvest, but across small research plots where accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

This is a hands-on, field-based role for someone who understands broadacre cropping and enjoys the practical side of agriculture. Working closely with our Research team, you will help ensure trials are established, maintained and assessed safely, accurately and in accordance with trial protocols and AgXtra's Standard Operating Procedures.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people who have worked in broadacre farming, agricultural field operations or crop research and are looking to apply their practical experience in a research environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with trial site preparation, establishment, maintenance and harvest

- Operate agricultural machinery and equipment used in sowing, spraying and harvesting

- Undertake backpack spraying and hands-on crop maintenance, including weed, insect and disease management activities

- Support crop monitoring, field assessments and accurate data collection

- Identify and report crop health issues that may affect trial outcomes

- Maintain machinery, equipment and trial sites to a safe and organised standard

- Follow trial protocols,



Standard Operating Procedures and safety requirements

- Maintain accurate records and contribute to the integrity of trial data

- Work with the Research team to plan and complete seasonal activities and meet trial deadlines

About You

You are practical, dependable and comfortable working outdoors in a broadacre cropping environment. You understand that successful field research relies on good preparation, attention to detail and getting the job done properly.

You will bring:

- Practical experience in broadacre agriculture, cropping operations or agricultural research

- Knowledge of broadacre crops and seasonal farming operations

- Good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team

- A robust commitment to safety and maintaining equipment

- A current driver's licence

Experience in field trials, crop assessments, chemical application or machinery maintenance would be highly regarded. A truck licence would be advantageous.

What We Offer

- A welcoming and supportive team

- The opportunity to work across a diverse range of broadacre field trials

- Exposure to emerging agricultural products, practices and technologies

- Training and opportunities to further develop your technical skills

- A pathway to build your career in applied agricultural research

- Meaningful work supporting the future of Australian agriculture

If you have a practical background in broadacre agriculture and are interested in applying your skills in a research environment, we would welcome your application.

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📌 Technical Officer (Horsham)
🏢 AgXtra
📍 Horsham