Job Description
Agricultural Research Officer – Wheat Breeding
Trigall Australia | Tamworth, NSW | Full-time
Join our team developing the next generation of Australian wheat varieties
Trigall Australia is an Australian wheat breeding company with research and breeding operations in Tamworth, NSW and Esperance, WA.
We combine Australian and international genetics, research and technology to develop high-performing wheat varieties for Australian growers.
We are looking for a practical, motivated and positive person to join our Tamworth breeding team.
This is a wide-ranging, hands-on position working across field trials, seed management, research operations and the many activities involved in running a modern wheat breeding program.
We are open to applicants from a broad range of backgrounds.
You might be an agricultural science graduate, an experienced agricultural researcher or technician, or someone with practical experience in cropping, agronomy, seed production or farm operations.
Most importantly, we are looking for the right person for our team.
The role
Working closely with our plant breeders and research team, you will be involved in activities including:
Establishing, managing and harvesting wheat field trials
Seed preparation, processing, inventory and management
Managing breeding plots, evaluation rows and seed increases
Field observations, measurements and research data collection
Operating and maintaining agricultural and research equipment
Crop management including spraying, fertiliser application and irrigation
Wheat crossing, plant husbandry and other breeding activities
Grain-quality, laboratory and NIR activities
Coordinating seed, equipment, freight and field logistics
Working with growers, contractors and research collaborators
Maintaining accurate trial, seed and operational records
Supervising casual staff when required.
The role includes field, laboratory, greenhouse,



shed and office-based activities, with some travel and seasonal additional hours required.
About you
Technical skills can be learned.
Your attitude, work ethic and contribution to our team are particularly important to us.
We are looking for someone who:
Brings a positive, constructive and respectful attitude to work
Enjoys working as part of a small, collaborative team
Is reliable, takes responsibility and follows tasks through
Takes pride in accuracy and doing things properly
Shows initiative and practical problem-solving ability
Communicates openly and professionally
Can work independently when required
Adapts well when seasonal priorities change
Enjoys practical, hands-on agricultural work
Is willing to learn and develop new skills
Has a strong commitment to workplace safety.
Experience and qualifications
Relevant qualifications or experience in agriculture, agricultural science, agronomy, plant science, field research, broadacre cropping, seed production, machinery operation or laboratory work would all be valuable.
A university qualification is not essential where an applicant can demonstrate relevant practical experience and capability.
A current driver's license is required.
Forklift, Heavy vehicle and ChemCert qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.
Why join Trigall Australia?
As part of a small, specialised breeding team, you will have the opportunity to work across the complete wheat breeding and research cycle—from preparing seed and establishing trials through to crop management, assessment, harvest and grain analysis.
This is an opportunity to develop broad skills in agricultural research and plant breeding while contributing directly to the development of new wheat varieties for Australian growers.
We encourage applications from people with different agricultural backgrounds who believe they have the attitude, practical capability and willingness to learn to succeed in the role.

📌 Agricultural Research Officer (West Tamworth)
🏢 Trigall Australia
📍 West Tamworth