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

Number of Positions: 1

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:

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

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Assist with the technical implementation and ongoing operation of hydroponic tomato production systems within protected cropping environments
2. Monitor and record crop health, plant development, yield performance, and quality indicators, reporting outcomes to farm management
3. Support irrigation and fertigation management, including monitoring, recording, and adjusting EC, pH, flow rates, and irrigation schedules in line with crop programs
4. Assist with the installation, commissioning, monitoring, and maintenance of irrigation, fertigation, and hydroponic infrastructure, identifying faults and reporting maintenance requirements
5. Install, test, operate, and maintain agricultural sensors, monitoring equipment, and farm management software
6. Collect, analyse, and collate production and irrigation data, preparing technical reports to support yield optimisation and resource efficiency
7. Assist with pest and disease surveillance and support the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies
8. Support spray preparation, calibration, and application activities under supervision, ensuring accurate chemical usage and compliance with regulatory requirements
9. Assist with harvest planning, yield tracking, post-harvest assessment, and quality control processes
10. Maintain accurate quality assurance (QA), food safety, WHS, biosecurity, and compliance documentation, including production and input records
11. Provide technical support and guidance to farm staff on the correct use of hydroponic and irrigation systems
12. Assist with harvest, loading, and logistics activities as required
13. 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?