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Regional Internship in Applied Grains Research

Passionate about the broadacre cropping industry?
This one-year position provides graduate students with a kick-start to a career in grains research through hands-on experience at Hart, one of Australia's leading cropping research trial sites.

Since 2016, we've worked with some outstanding ag graduates through our Regional Internship in Applied Grains Research program.

Our interns live, work & play in the beautiful Clare Valley (in South Australia's Mid-North) for a year and feel part of the team from the minute they arrive.

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS
Gain skills in trial design & management, sampling and statistical analysis, and learn a range of communication methods as you engage directly with growers and advisors.

MULTIPLE RESEARCH AREAS
Research areas include weed management & control, soil fertility & crop nutrition, crop entomology, agronomy, seeding systems, drought resilience and more, with options to focus on projects that align with the successful applicant’s interests. 

BUILD NETWORKS
Work side-by-side with Hart's Research & Extension Manager and collaborate on-site with the state's best researchers, consultants & industry reps.

OUT AND ABOUT
You'll also spend time with SARDI researchers at WAITE, collaborate on SA Drought Hub initiatives and attend other field days, workshops and industry events to broaden your knowledge even further.

In addition, you'll assist with the planning and organisation of Hart events (e.g. field days and workshops) and gain experience in a range of communications.

The successful applicant will receive a high level of training and support in all aspects of the role, while also having the opportunity to work independently.

Eligibility

Applicants must have: 

1. Completed a Bachelor of Agricultural Science or equivalent in the past five years (2024 graduates are eligible to apply)
2. The right to work in Australia
3. A current Australian drivers license

Start date: February 24, 2025 (negotiable) 

Salary: $66,000-$70,000 per year + superannuation

To apply: 

All applicants must refer to the Hart website before applying. Specifically, you'll be looking for links to two key documents:

1. Position Information Sheet
2. Application Checklist

You'll find them here: https://www.hartfieldsite.org.au/pages/about-us/careers.php 

Applications close: August 16, 2024 at 5pm (ACST)

For more information please contact:
Rebekah Allen  |  Research and Extension Manager
Hart Field-Site Group
0428 782 470  |  rebekah@hartfieldsite.org.au

This internship program is supported by Hart, the South Australian Grain Industry Fund (SAGIT), the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SA Drought Hub) and the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), a division of the Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA).