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, and have recently begun our journey into pulse breeding.

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.

We have multiple full-time Technical Officer – Field roles based at our Roseworthy facility in South Australia, working as part of a practical, fast-moving team that supports field research for our breeding programs.

This is a excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment, solving problems and contributing to real outcomes for Australian agriculture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Getting involved in seeding, spraying and harvest activities using modern trial equipment.

- Handling, cleaning, packing and organising samples for field experiments.

- Supporting the setup, delivery and monitoring of field experiments across the season.





- Working with seasonal casual staff to complete routine field operations safely and productively.

- Taking part in team development activities, field days and centre activities where appropriate.

- Contributing to team meetings and day-to-day planning to keep field operations running smoothly.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- Hold an Australian driver's licence

- Willingness to obtain a heavy vehicle licence in the future.

- Willingness to obtain an Australian Chemical Users Permit.

- An interest in agriculture, machinery and practical field work.

- Basic mechanical and hands-on skills, or a willingness to learn.

- Willingness to obtain a forklift licence.

- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

- Willingness to work during busy seasonal periods when field work increases.

- Availability required for regional travel during seasonal peak periods.

- A basic understanding or interest in Australian farming and cropping practices.

- A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills and take on responsibility.

- Ability to work well as part of a team and follow workplace, safety and research procedures.

- A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in agricultural research.

These roles would be suitable for year 12 school leavers (or soon to be - we can wait!) with on farm practical experience, or agricultural farm experienced mature candidates looking for a career change.

To be eligible for these positions, applicants must hold valid Australian work rights.

The successful applicants will be willing to reside in the Roseworthy–Adelaide region, with a commitment to relocate if required.

If you are a practical team player who enjoys field work, brings a positive attitude and is keen to build a future in agricultural research, we’d love to hear from you.

📌 Technical Officer – Field (Agriculture) (Roseworthy)
🏢 Australian Grain Technologies (AGT)
📍 Roseworthy