Agricultural and Agritech Technician (Hydroponic Farming)

Agricultural and Agritech Technician (Hydroponic Farming)

Organisation: Gawler River Tomatoes Pty Ltd
Location: 75D Horseshoe Cres, Two Wells SA 5501
Employment Term: Full-time, Permanent
Remuneration: $70,000 – $80,000 per annum + Superannuation
Number of Positions: 01

About Us

Kapiris Bros began as a tomato growing operation in 1950 on a 30-hectare property in Two Wells, South Australia. Formed as a business in 1958, the company has grown into one of Australia’s leading fresh produce suppliers, now managed by second and third-generation family members.

Kapiris Bros continues to operate and expand its original Two Wells property, now covering approximately 81 hectares of greenhouse-based tomato production. Through protected cropping, hydroponic systems, and collaboration with growers across multiple Australian states, the business delivers consistent, premium-quality produce year-round.

Gawler River Tomatoes Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled Agricultural and Agritech Technician (Hydroponic Farming) to support the design, operation, monitoring, and optimisation of irrigation and fertigation systems within its large-scale protected cropping environment.

Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role, applicants should have:

• AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or higher) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Irrigation, Agricultural Technology, or a closely related field
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in hydroponic, protected cropping, or intensive horticulture environments
• Strong operational skills including equipment use, planning, data recording, and reporting
• High attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and adaptability to seasonal production requirements
• Physical capacity to work in greenhouse environments (lifting, bending, standing)
• Commitment to workplace safety, food safety, and continuous learning

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist with the technical implementation and ongoing operation of hydroponic tomato production systems within protected cropping environments
• Monitor and record crop health, plant development, yield performance, and quality indicators, reporting outcomes to farm management
• Support irrigation and fertigation management, including monitoring, recording, and adjusting EC, pH, flow rates, and irrigation schedules in line with crop programs
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, monitoring, and maintenance of irrigation, fertigation, and hydroponic infrastructure, identifying faults and reporting maintenance requirements
• Install, test, operate, and maintain agricultural sensors, monitoring equipment, and farm management software
• Collect, analyse, and collate production and irrigation data, preparing technical reports to support yield optimisation and resource efficiency
• Assist with pest and disease surveillance and support the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies
• Support spray preparation, calibration, and application activities under supervision, ensuring accurate chemical usage and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Assist with harvest planning, yield tracking, post-harvest assessment, and quality control processes
• Maintain accurate quality assurance (QA), food safety, WHS, biosecurity, and compliance documentation, including production and input records
• Provide technical support and guidance to farm staff on the correct use of hydroponic and irrigation systems
• Assist with harvest, loading, and logistics activities as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by assisting with production analysis and system optimisation

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV along with answers to the following questions:

1. Which of the following best describes your right to work in Australia?
2. Describe your previous experience working in hydroponic, protected cropping, or irrigation-based agricultural systems
3. Have you completed an AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or higher qualification in a relevant field?