Seed Production Field Technician
Seed Production Field Technician
Job Type:
Casual
Location:
Other, TAS Other
Category:
Agribusiness & Farming
Sub Category:
Farmer / Farm Hand
Date Published:
02-Jun-2025
Job Reference
950008
Are you passionate about the Agriculture Industry? We are seeking a dedicated Field Technician to join our team. Working with agronomists, external providers, contractors and contracted growers, supporting them
where required to grow a range of vegetable seed crops.
Bullet Points
At CoreStaff we pride ourselves on looking after our employees. We want to engage, reward and recognise you for doing a great job. Feel like part of the Crew, not just another candidate sent to an assignment and forgotten about.
About Our Client SPS are world leaders in the multiplication of high quality vegetable seeds for the international market
About The Job SPS is looking for a passionate, hardworking field technician to join our team in a casual role with the potential to progress into full-time. The ideal candidate will enjoy working outdoors, have a genuine interest in agriculture and cropping, and be committed to safety and teamwork. The position is in Southern Tasmania operating out of Richmond.
Key Responsibilities
CoreStaff is a leader in workplace diversity, and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians for all roles, females for non-traditional female roles, and applicants with disabilities to apply for all of our jobs. To become a part of the CoreStaff Crew today, please click the 'Apply Now' link to submit your application.
where required to grow a range of vegetable seed crops.
Bullet Points
- Immediate Start
- 38 hours per week
- Richmond and surrounding areas
- C Class licence or MR
- Tractor & other farm machinery experience
- Comfortable working with chemicals
- Forklift licence an advantage
- Be part of a great team!
At CoreStaff we pride ourselves on looking after our employees. We want to engage, reward and recognise you for doing a great job. Feel like part of the Crew, not just another candidate sent to an assignment and forgotten about.
About Our Client SPS are world leaders in the multiplication of high quality vegetable seeds for the international market
About The Job SPS is looking for a passionate, hardworking field technician to join our team in a casual role with the potential to progress into full-time. The ideal candidate will enjoy working outdoors, have a genuine interest in agriculture and cropping, and be committed to safety and teamwork. The position is in Southern Tasmania operating out of Richmond.
Key Responsibilities
- Working closely with the SPS field team, agronomists, researchers, and external providers, assisting staff with the company's lease sites and trial grounds to ensure the correct, safe, and timely crop management practices are performed.
- Activities include but are not limited to crop maintenance and presentation, ground preparation, sowing, transplanting, irrigation, agrochemical application, volunteer plant control, roguing,
trimming for flowering management, harvesting and threshing of contracted crops, research, and nicking trials. - Maintain and repair machinery owned and operated by SPS. General other maintenance as required.
- Knap sacking of crops and trials.
- Operate and ensure the companies' equipment and attachments are properly operated. Operations include, but are not limited to, spray trucks, side-by-sides, tractors, GPS guidance and associated
implements. - Assist and provide hands-on support for field-based research trials in all locations of the company's production regions.
- Always follow the company's WHS requirements to ensure a safe and efficient work environment
- Genuine passion for crops and agriculture
- Must be comfortable working chemicals
- High level of attention to detail, record keeping and safety awareness
- Able to work flexible hours
- Willingness to learn – on-the-job training provided
- Capable of working both independently and as part of a team
- Experience operating tractors and other farm machinery
- MR truck license and forklift license are an advantage, or willingness to obtain
- Chemical handling certificate an advantage
- First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
- Competitive salary
- Superannuation paid at the current legislated rate
- Supportive and hands-on work environment
- Casual start with pathway to full-time employment
- Immediate start available
CoreStaff is a leader in workplace diversity, and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians for all roles, females for non-traditional female roles, and applicants with disabilities to apply for all of our jobs. To become a part of the CoreStaff Crew today, please click the 'Apply Now' link to submit your application.