Job Description

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.

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Why Join SFS?

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

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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

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