Wheat Breeding Field Scientist

Trigall Australia; West Tamworth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trigall Australia is seeking an Agricultural Research Officer to join the Tamworth wheat breeding team. This hands-on role covers field trials, seed management, and breeding operations across the wheat program.

You will work with breeders and researchers to establish trials, manage plots, collect data and support grain analysis, lab work and logistics. A practical agricultural background and a proactive approach are valued.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or experience in agriculture, agricultural science, agronomy, plant science or field research.

Responsibilities

• Establish, manage and harvest wheat field trials.
• Seed preparation, processing, inventory and management.
• Manage breeding plots, evaluation rows and seed increases.
• Field observations, measurements and data collection.
• Operate and maintain 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.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Reliability

Attention to accuracy

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Adaptable

Hands-on agriculture

Willing to learn

Workplace safety

Education

Agriculture/Plant science background

University qualification not essential

Tools

Forklift

Heavy vehicle operation

ChemCert

Job description

Trigall Australia is seeking an Agricultural Research Officer to join the Tamworth wheat breeding team. This hands-on role covers field trials, seed management, and breeding operations across the wheat program.

You will work with breeders and researchers to establish trials, manage plots, collect data and support grain analysis, lab work and logistics. A practical agricultural background and a proactive approach are valued.