AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN Location: Emerald, Queensland
Salary: $90,000 per annum plus superannuation
Additional Benefits: Accommodation provided
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role An experienced Agricultural Technician is required to join an established agricultural and pastoral business based in Emerald, Central Queensland.

The business operates across a range of agricultural activities, including broadacre cereal cropping, hay production, cotton operations, harvesting and mixed farming systems.

This position involves providing technical support in the operation, monitoring and optimisation of agricultural machinery, crop production systems and precision farming technologies.

The successful applicant will work closely with management and machinery operators to improve operational efficiency, monitor crop and equipment performance, and support the effective delivery of agricultural production programs.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide technical support in the planning, monitoring and improvement of broadacre cropping, hay production, cotton and harvesting operations.
- Assess crop conditions, soil characteristics and field operating conditions to assist in determining appropriate agricultural practices and equipment applications.
- Assist in implementing improved methods of crop harvesting, cultivation, cotton mulching, root cutting and hay production to optimise productivity.
- Set up, calibrate, test and adjust agricultural machinery and specialised equipment for different crops and operating conditions.
- Operate, monitor and maintain precision agriculture technologies,



including GPS guidance systems, automated machinery controls and electronic monitoring equipment.
- Collect, analyse and maintain technical data relating to crop production, machinery performance, harvesting efficiency and agricultural operations.
- Identify equipment faults, assess machinery performance and undertake technical troubleshooting, servicing and maintenance.
- Monitor crop quality, harvesting performance and production outcomes to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and reduced crop losses.
- Provide technical advice and assistance to management and machinery operators regarding equipment settings, operating procedures and agricultural technology.
- Maintain accurate technical records relating to machinery performance, equipment maintenance, crop conditions and agricultural production activities.
- Ensure agricultural operations comply with relevant workplace health and safety, environmental and biosecurity standards.

Skills and Experience
- Diploma, Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification in agriculture, agricultural technology or a related field, or at least three years of relevant industry experience.
- Practical experience in broadacre cropping, cereal harvesting,



hay production, cotton operations or mixed farming systems.
- Sound understanding of agricultural machinery calibration, equipment performance and technical maintenance.
- Experience with precision agriculture technologies, GPS guidance systems and modern farming equipment.
- Ability to monitor crop and machinery performance, interpret operational information and identify improvements.
- Robust mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team across seasonal agricultural operations.
- Current driver's licence essential.

About the Employer Our client is an established agricultural and pastoral business based in Emerald, Central Queensland, with operations involving broadacre cropping, hay production, cotton and mixed farming activities.
The business utilises modern agricultural machinery and precision farming technologies to support efficient and productive agricultural operations.
The successful applicant will join an experienced team, with opportunities to develop their technical capabilities across a range of agricultural production systems.

An annual salary of $90,000 plus superannuation and accommodation is offered.

How to Apply Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant agricultural experience, technical skills and qualifications.
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