The position will ideally be based at AGT’s Southern Crop Breeding Centre in Roseworthy SA, however exceptional applicants that wish to be based in Victoria will be considered.
Posted: 16 July, 2025
Closes: 13 August, 2025
Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) is Australia's largest plant breeding company, and the market leader in bread wheat, lupin and durum genetics.
At AGT, we consider ourselves privileged to be able to serve Australian farmers and the world’s population by developing new field crop varieties that are more productive, better quality and cost less to grow. This is what drives our people. We want to see Australian farmers more prosperous, and the global population to be well nourished.
We have had some success over the years and are now the leading provider of bread wheat, lupin and durum varieties in Australia. We are also working hard at achieving the same for our other crops, barley and canola.
As a plant breeding research company, we get excited by new technology, innovation and scientific breakthroughs. Our talented and dedicated team use new mechanical solutions, robotics, computer science, GPS, tissue culture, and the latest biological and genetic theory on a daily basis. We are excited to see scientific concepts transformed into real solutions that deliver value to Australian grain growers.
POSITION SUMMARY
AGT are seeking to strengthen its Variety Support Team (encompassing technical support, marketing, seed production and agronomy) covering Victoria.
The position will ideally be based at AGT’s Southern Crop Breeding Centre in Roseworthy SA, however exceptional applicants that wish to be based in Victoria will be considered.
You will collaborate closely with the national Variety Support Team to achieve success for AGT in Victoria, at times work independently, and also collaborate with the Southern Crop Breeding Centre team.
Key Responsibilities
- Maximise the availability and uptake of AGT varieties by growers in Victoria
- Assist with developing and delivering marketing and seed production plans
- Assist with oversight of a seed production and distribution network
- Assess new field crop varieties for Victoria
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key influencers (growers/agronomists/industry)
- Identify new product development opportunities
- Contribute to the production of marketing materials
Desirable Skills
- Broad agricultural knowledge and experience
- Experience in field trials and/or crop agronomy
- Strong relationship building skills
- Very strong attention to detail
- Outstanding time management skills
- Marketing/sales experience
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Good Microsoft Office skills
- Established networks
- Tertiary degree in agriculture or a science related discipline (desirable)
- Valid Driver's license
We are seeking applicants with drive, passion and a “can do attitude” to make a difference in this crucial business function.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a great team environment and play an important role in the success of AGT.
This role is currently being advertised across 2 locations for the same position.
https://www.seek.com.au/job/85804601 - Roseworthy advertising
https://www.seek.com.au/job/85804768 - Horsham advertising
