Position based in Shepparton area VIC

Field Technician

A hands-on technical field role, predominantly working outdoors

Conduct field sensor installations & maintenance.

Provide technical support – remotely and in-field

Work autonomously without direct supervision

As this is predominantly field work, you will be based from your home in the Goulburn Valley region with infrequent travel to other regions like Young, Batlow and Tasmania.

Basic skills using simple hand and power tools is a prerequisite. Phytech will provide the specific training related to installing, configuring and maintaining the field hardware.

A background in irrigated agriculture and/or a graduate agronomist will be highly regarded but not essential.

Annual salary package commensurate with experience, plus a company vehicle, phone allowance, all necessary tools and equipment, computer and superannuation

Key Responsibilities

Install and maintain Phytech’s plant and irrigation monitoring systems on customer farms.

Assemble, prepare, and test hardware for installation; manage stock, tools, and reporting.

Ensure all installations meet Phytech’s technical and safety standards.

Adhere to WHS requirements, quality protocols, and processes.

Provide clear communication and reporting to internal teams and growers.

Contribute to weekly and quarterly team goals, supporting both technical and commercial outcomes.

Regional focus across the Goulburn Valley and beyond, with extensive travel required.

Requirements

Proven experience as a technician or in farm-based technical work, preferably within the Australian horticulture or irrigation sector.

Strong communication skills with full fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Reliable, trustworthy, and motivated to continually improve performance.

Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and customer-facing professionalism.

Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.

Legal right to live and work in Australia.

Enjoyment of outdoor work and ability to work autonomously in the field.

Career progression opportunities available within the business as it continues to grow.

At Phytech, we believe that work should be more than just a job — it should be a fulfilling and meaningful experience. We are a dynamic and innovative AgTech company revolutionising agriculture with our plant-based monitoring and irrigation automation solutions. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative and passionate community dedicated to helping growers improve productivity, sustainability, and farm profitability worldwide.

Phytech are the largest IoT agtech service provider in Australia with a footprint across all the major irrigated regions. The Phytech service centres around a range of proprietary plant and environmental sensors, along with cloud based algorithms, that enable growers to view the real time irrigation needs of their crops. Data is collected and analysed automatically, then displayed to the grower using a simple smartphone or web interface. Irrigation automation control recently became an optional addition to the Phytech offering. This all leads to improved water use efficiency, optimised yields and higher quality produce. The business model is solution-as-a-service, whereby Phytech develop, own, deploy and maintain the necessary field hardware and the grower pays a seasonal subscription fee. Target irrigated crops for the Riverina region include almonds, walnuts, citrus, prunes, cherries and grapes. Already in use across Riverina for the last six years by a growing mix of family farms and major corporate operations, an opportunity has arisen for a field technician to service these clients.