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
Due to considerable growth within AGT and its product offerings, AGT are seeking to strengthen its Variety Support Team (encompassing technical support, marketing, seed production and agronomy) in Western Australia.
The position will be based in Northam at AGT’s WA crop breeding center.
The Variety Support Officer will collaborate closely with the WA Variety Support Manager to achieve success for AGT in WA, and at times work independently, as part of the local Northam breeding team, and as an important member of a national Variety Support team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maximise the availability and uptake of AGT varieties by growers in WA
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 WA
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key influencers (growers/agronomists/industry)
Identify new product development opportunities
Contribute to the production of marketing materials
Local, intrastate, interstate travel is a key component of this role.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
Knowledge of the WA agricultural industry
Experience in field trials and/or crop agronomy
Strong relationship building skills
Strong attention to detail
Outstanding time management skills
Marketing/sales experience
Established networks
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Good Microsoft Office skills
This position would particularly suit a recent agricultural graduate or early mid-career agronomist who is looking for their next challenge. If you have a grown up in rural WA surrounded by agriculture and rural communities then this may be the role for you and to be part of a great team environment and play an important role in the success of AGT.
For more information on AGT go to our website www.agtbreeding.com.au