How to become an Agricultural and Agritech Technician

Performs tests and experiments, and provides technical support to assist Agricultural Research Scientists, Agronomists, and Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing, and advises on, installs and services advanced agriculture technology and equipment, such as precision agricultural solutions, virtual fencing and automatic milking machines.

Main tasks

• Examines topographical, physical and soil characteristics of farmland to determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies
• Assists Agricultural Research Scientists in developing new methods of planting, fertilising, harvesting and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage
• Identifies pathogenic microorganisms and insects, parasites, fungi and weeds harmful to crops and livestock, and assists in devising methods of control
• Provides advice, training and technical support and services on technology solutions such as sensors, farm management software, data and robotics
• Installs, programs, tests, repairs and maintains advanced agriculture technology and equipment
• Develops, operates and maintains complex technological systems and equipment in farm production, including analysing data and preparing reports
• Applies geospatial and other technology systems to support primary production, such as automatic tractor guidance systems, variable rate chemical input applications, and survey equipment

Ways in

• University: Science degrees, Offered by 39 universities in Australia
• University: Health & Public Health degrees, Offered by 39 universities in Australia
• TAFE and VET: Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50122); Diploma of Applied Agronomy (AHC51920); Certificate III in Agriculture (AHC30122); Certificate IV in Agriculture (AHC40122); Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (MSL30122); Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (MSL40122); Diploma of Laboratory Technology (MSL50122)

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• Typical full-time pay: $94,016 a year
• About 2,600 people work in this job group now, and about 2,900 are projected by 2035. (+8.7%)
• AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

Related jobs

• Animal Husbandry Technician
• Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician
• Biosecurity Officer
• Fisheries Officer
• Irrigation Designer
• Meat Inspector

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Questions people ask

How do I become an Agricultural and Agritech Technician?

Ways in include: Science degrees; Health & Public Health degrees; Diploma of Agriculture; Diploma of Applied Agronomy.

How much does an Agricultural and Agritech Technician earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $94,016 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is an Agricultural and Agritech Technician a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 9% by 2035, from about 2,600 to about 2,900 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become an Agricultural and Agritech Technician?

Not always. 44% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Science degrees; Health & Public Health degrees; Diploma of Agriculture; Diploma of Applied Agronomy.

Will AI change the work of an Agricultural and Agritech Technician?

AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04