About Us
GL Farmers Produce Group Pty Ltd is a specialist vegetable farm based in Clyde, Victoria, focused on the cultivation of high-demand Asian vegetable varieties including sugar-heart cabbage, celtuce, crown daisy, baby leafy greens, Shanghai bok choy, white celery, and others. We supply directly to Asian supermarkets and wholesale markets across Melbourne and Sydney.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Agricultural and Agritech Technician to support our field operations. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in horticultural science and modern farming technologies, with a strong interest in vegetable crop production.

Key Responsibilities

· Analyse soil, topography and environmental conditions to identify nutrient deficiencies and determine optimal crop rotation strategies.

· Apply advanced horticultural knowledge specifically to Asian vegetable varieties, including tailored fertilisation, irrigation, and pest control strategies.

· Identify and control pests, weeds and crop diseases using integrated pest management methods.

· Operate and maintain farm technologies including soil sensors, weather monitoring, and irrigation systems.

· Provide technical support in planting, harvesting, and post-harvest handling to preserve freshness and shelf life of delicate Asian greens.

· Assist in controlled breeding and propagation of specialty crops to improve quality and yield.

· Collect and analyse data to monitor growth cycles, yield, and pest impact, and prepare technical reports for management.

· Implement precision agriculture tools such as GPS-guided tractors and automated chemical input systems.

· Ensure compliance with health, safety, and biosecurity standards on-site.

· Work closely with the farm director and local workforce to train and supervise daily crop care activities.

Key Requirements

· A relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or Agritech.

· Minimum 2 years of hands-on farming experience, preferably in Asian vegetable production.

· Strong understanding of plant pathology, soil science, and integrated crop management systems.

· Ability to identify the growing needs and challenges specific to Chinese and Southeast Asian leafy vegetables.

· Technological literacy in modern farm equipment, monitoring systems, or farm management software.

· Excellent record-keeping and data analysis skills.

· Physically fit and comfortable working in outdoor field conditions.

· Proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese is highly preferred due to team and customer demographics.

What We Offer

· Work on a highly specialised farm producing culturally significant crops.

· Be part of a small but growing team passionate about sustainable farming.

· Competitive salary and opportunity for long-term career development.

· Direct impact on high-value supply chains in Australia’s multicultural food sector.