At a Glance
- Tasks: Collect soil samples and support precision agriculture services in the field.
- Company: Join Nutrien, a global leader in agriculture with a local heartbeat.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, employee discounts, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Enjoy autonomy in your role with a supportive team backing you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact supporting Australian farmers while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: Current Driver's Licence and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Why Nutrien? If you want a career that makes a difference, come work with us at Nutrien, where your purpose every day is real and impactful - Going Further for Australian farmers. Weβre a local employer with a local heartbeat, backed by global resources. Weβre guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.
We are seeking a motivated and self-driven Casual Field Technician to support our Precision Agronomy and Field Services team. This is a hands-on role that will see you working across regional farming areas, collecting soil samples, building relationships with growers, and supporting precision agriculture services in the field. This role is ideal for someone who loves working outdoors, travelling, meeting farmers, operating specialised agricultural equipment and growing a genuine interest in modern agriculture with Nutrien.
What You'll Do:
- Reporting to the Precision Services Manager, you'll enjoy the freedom and flexibility of working autonomously across your designated territory, planning customer visits and managing your daily schedule.
- Operating a soil sampling buggy and associated equipment.
- Conducting soil sampling and other field-based agronomy activities.
- Travelling to customer properties and agricultural sites.
- Building positive relationships with growers and customers both over the phone and on-farm.
- Planning and coordinating customer visits to maximise efficiency and productivity.
- Collecting and recording accurate field data.
- Working safely in a range of farming environments and weather conditions.
- Maintaining equipment and ensuring vehicles are kept in good working order.
- Providing a high level of customer service and professionalism.
What You'll Bring:
- A current Driver's Licence.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- The ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Confidence working directly with farmers and rural customers.
- A willingness to travel regularly throughout the region.
- Flexibility to undertake overnight travel and periods away from home.
- A strong commitment to safety and attention to detail.
What You'll Get:
- Purpose-Driven Work - Make an impact as part of a global team supporting agriculture and going further for Australian farmers.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits - Access a competitive pay package, access to employee discounts and offers, and recognition for great performance.
- Learn and Grow Your Career - Work alongside knowledgeable teams and gain valuable experience through on the job training and coaching.
- Thrive in a Strong Culture - Our core values shape how we work: putting safety first, acting with integrity, being stronger together and delivering excellence.
Please note that benefits packages may be different depending on employment status and location. At Nutrien, weβre committed to Feeding the Future. As a global leader in agriculture, we go further for Australian farmers, and we believe our people are our greatest asset! Join a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly supports sustainable farming and food production.
Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, and backgrounds.
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Contact Details:
Nutrien Ag Solutions - Australia Recruitment Team