GIS Administrator, Ballarat & Central Highlands, about the business: At Precision Agriculture, it is our mission to power agricultural performance through technology. We have regional offices around the country and a team dedicated to advancing our industry by collecting, measuring and interpreting data to identify opportunities to deliver savings and unlock yield potential for our farming customers.

About the role: Due to business growth, we have created a new Administration Officer/GIS Specialist position in our Ballarat Hub.

Key responsibilities of the role include: Provide administration services to the team including reception, phone call management, facility management and secretarial services. Develop and build proficiency in the use of relevant software packages used in Precision Agriculture. Use GIS software packages to create sampling plans and process incoming results into standard formats for clients. Manage the movement of soil samples from the Ballarat Hub to the testing facility. Liaise with testing facility to ensure the timely delivery of results. Tracking of costs associated with testing facility and processing of invoice. Manage clients folders to ensure safe and effective management of data.

Proactive communication with both the team and clients through the workflow procedure, including any amendments. Provide support for the timely and accurate delivery of data to the Precision Agriculture platforms. Organise the printing and shipping of farm maps. Active participation in a culture of continuous improvement, with a specific focus on process improvement of desktop-related activities.

Remuneration and training. The package includes a competitive salary, superannuation, computer, mobile phone, and company uniform. Training will be provided with the GIS software.

Skills and experience: A professional, enthusiastic and friendly manner; A strong work ethic; Exceptional time management skills; Strong attention to detail; Excellent communication skills; At least three years' experience in an administration role; TAFE or Tertiary qualification in business administration desirable; Experience in use of Xero accounting system and Microsoft Office; and An understanding of farming systems or experience within agriculture would also be preferred.

If you are interested in this position, email your resume in strictest confidence to: recruitment@precisionagriculture.com.au