Agricultural Technician
An Agricultural Technician assists agricultural scientists and farm managers in conducting trials, monitoring crops, and collecting data on agricultural performance across Australian farms and research stations.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Consistent demand at agricultural research stations, agribusinesses, and primary industry departments.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- ROLRegional Occupation List
Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Collect soil, plant, and water samples for laboratory analysis
- Assist with field trials including planting, treatment application, and measurement
- Operate and maintain agricultural monitoring and research equipment
- Record and compile agricultural production and trial data
Skills required
- Agricultural science fundamentals and field sampling techniques
- Data collection and agricultural record keeping
- Research equipment operation and maintenance
- Crop and livestock observation skills
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate IV or Diploma in Agriculture; some roles require a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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