Agricultural Technician

Employer: Deo Nirmaan Gold Pty Ltd Position: Agricultural Technician Salary: $78,000 - $88,000 plus Superannuation Location: 69 Florda Gold Drive, Wells Crossing, NSW 2460, Australia Mode: Full Time Experience: 2 years’ experience minimum DEO NIRMAAN GOLD PTY LTD is a leading horticulture company specializing in the cultivation of cucumbers. With a dedication to innovation and sustainable practices, we strive to maintain excellence in our agricultural operations. Key Responsibilities:

• Examine soil characteristics and topography to optimise land use and detect nutrient imbalances for crop propagation.
• Assist in planning, planting, fertilising, and harvesting schedules to maximise yield and production efficiency.
• Identify pests, fungi, weeds, and other crop threats, and implement effective control strategies.
• Monitor crop health and growth to ensure quality standards are consistently maintained.
• Provide technical guidance on deploying precision agricultural technologies and farm-management systems.
• Install, operate, and maintain irrigation systems, sensors, and other horticultural equipment.
• Collect and analyse field data, including soil moisture, growth metrics, and pest incidence, to support agronomic decisions.
• Support crop breeding and propagation programs to improve yield, quality, and disease resistance.
• Advise on sustainable horticultural practices, ensuring compliance with environmental and industry standards.
• Assist in post-harvest processes such as grading, packaging, and storage of produce.
• Train and supervise farm staff or seasonal workers in technical farming practices and operational procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing productivity, efficiency, and commercial outcomes of the farm.

To be successful in this role, it is essential you have:

• Proven hands-on experience in crop cultivation, propagation, and field management in a horticultural or agritech setting.
• Practical experience in monitoring crop health, managing irrigation and fertilisation, and implementing pest and disease control measures.
• Experience operating and maintaining horticultural equipment and applying modern agricultural technologies.
• Prior experience in supervising farm staff or seasonal workers and supporting post-harvest processes.
• Strong knowledge of horticultural practices, including soil management, planting, and crop monitoring.

Join our team at DEO NIRMAAN GOLD PTY LTD and contribute to our mission of excellence in horticulture!!