Location:

Narrabri, NSW

Posted: 14 May, 2026

Closes: 12 June, 2026

Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) is Australia's largest plant breeding company, and the market leader in bread wheat, lupin and durum genetics

At AGT, we consider ourselves privileged to be able to serve Australian farmers and the world's population by developing new field crop varieties that are more productive, better quality and cost less to grow. This is what drives our people. We want to see Australian farmers more prosperous, and the global population to be well nourished.
We have had some success over the years and are now the leading provider of bread wheat, lupin and durum varieties in Australia. We are also working hard at achieving the same for our other crops, barley and canola, and are now excited to be entering chickpea breeding.

This position represents a great opportunity to lead a new breeding programme within AGT.


As a plant breeding research company, we get excited by new technology, innovation and scientific breakthroughs. Our talented and dedicated team use new mechanical solutions, robotics, computer science, GPS, tissue culture, and the latest biological and genetic theory on a daily basis. We are excited to see scientific concepts transformed into real solutions that deliver value to Australian grain growers.

For more information, please visit www.agtbreeding.com.au

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and co-manage AGT's Narrabri chickpea breeding programme
  • Apply conventional genetics, molecular markers, genomic selection and advanced statistics within the AGT chickpea breeding programme
  • Lead technical staff in the implementation of the breeding programme
  • Link with internal and external researchers to ensure AGT is consistently adopting the best breeding science
  • Efficiently and effectively manage the resources of the breeding programme

Qualifications and Characteristics

  • Tertiary qualified in agricultural science or a related discipline and will preferably hold a PhD in plant breeding or related discipline
  • Previous experience in field crop plant breeding, or a related discipline, is desirable.
  • Good knowledge of quantitative and molecular genetics
  • Good knowledge of statistics
  • Applicable knowledge in agronomy, pathology and disease resistance, science and research, plus a working knowledge of Australian field crop agriculture and farming systems.
  • Broad range of agricultural skills
  • Australian Driver's License
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, and to work longer hours at busy periods of the year
  • Excellent communication skills, adept at developing strong interpersonal relationships, self-motivator, and an excellent time manager
  • A recognition of the importance of promoting a culture of work health and safety is essential
  • Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights to be eligible for this position
  • Willingness to reside in Narrabri region, with commitment to relocation if required.

If you are a team player with a positive and encouraging interpersonal style, then this may be the role for you.



Applications can be made via Seek website - https://au.seek.com/job/921202...