Southern Farming Systems (SFS) is a leading agricultural research and extension organisation working across the High Rainfall Zone (HRZ) of Victoria and Tasmania. We're currently seeking a Graduate Research & Extension Officer to join our dynamic team and kickstart a hands-on career in applied agriculture.

Why Join SFS?

- Career Start with Impact: Be part of real-world research projects from day one.
- Location & Lifestyle: Work from our Inverleigh base - just 20 mins from Geelong and the Surf Coast, and 1 hour from Melbourne.
- Team Culture: Be part of a positive, adaptable, and collaborative workplace with friendly staff.
- Skill Development: Gain experience across cropping, soil, pasture and livestock trials.
- Cutting-Edge Resources: Access new machinery and infrastructure, with continued investment in team capability and technology.

About the Role

You'll assist in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of agricultural field trials and extension activities.



The role supports Research & Extension across diverse projects, providing exposure to the full research cycle from trial sowing to data analysis and extension delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with sowing, spraying, and harvesting of field trials
- Apply agronomic treatments and conduct assessments
- Record trial operations and support statistical analysis and reporting
- Contribute to extension events, field days, and trial result presentations
- Support communication outputs including articles and farmer updates

About You

- Degree in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Biology or similar
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Comfortable working outdoors and learning new skills and equipment
- Driver's License (ACUP preferred or willingness to obtain)
- Practical farming experience (desirable but not essential)

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