Research Trials Assistant

Your Employer

Our client, GenTech Seeds, is the exclusive producer and distributor of Pioneer® Brand Seeds in Australia and has a long and proud 40+ year history of supplying Australian farmers with a range of innovative and quality driven hybrid seeds. They manage the research, production, development, processing, and sale of tailored solutions to local environments. They are committed to continually bring innovation and access to the latest seed technology to maintain Australia’s competitive edge in domestic and export markets.

Furthermore, they boast a highly skilled, enthusiastic, and passionate team as well as access to world class germplasm, through their innovative global breeding programs coupled with running extensive research and development in their facilities throughout Australia.

Your Role

As the Research Trials Assistant, you'll be an integral part of our client’s research team in the southern region, responsible for supporting corn and canola research trials activities across Victoria and Southern NSW.

Leveraging your solid experience in operating farm machinery, you'll contribute to various tasks such as:

• Sowing
• Crop Monitoring and maintenance
• Harvesting
• Transport of machinery
• General maintenance

About You

Reporting to the Research Agronomist, you bring a background in field-based research trials and proficiency in operating farm machinery, including planters and harvesters.

To excel in this role, the following skills and attributes are essential:

• Proficient operation of tractors, seeders, boom sprays, harvesters, trucks, and associated machinery.
• Involvement in seed packing, plot preparation, seeding, crop maintenance, and harvesting.
• General maintenance of machinery and vehicles.
• Genuine interest in research trials with a continuous learning mindset.
• HR license (mandatory) HC license preferred.
• Chem cert (mandatory).
• Experience with research trials (preferred).

Due to the role's nature, occasional overnight travel and additional work hours during seeding and harvest periods may be required.

Benefits

Working with a leading global agribusiness, you will be well compensated for your effort and your contribution to the business.

Benefits include –

• Industry-leading salary package
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great incentive scheme

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