Research Assistant

Research Assistant

• Based in Toowoomba
• Hands on role with a difference
• Exciting broad scope of activities across breeding, evaluation and extension

Do you enjoy working outdoors, operating machinery, collecting meaningful data and seeing the direct impact of your work? If you’re passionate about agriculture and want a role that combines practical fieldwork with research and development, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Barenbrug Australia is one of Australia’s largest seed companies and part of the Royal Barenbrug Group. Innovation is at the heart of what we do, with significant investment in research and development helping to shape the future of sustainable pasture and forage solutions across Australia.

We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Research Assistant to join our Northern Research Team based on the outskirts of Toowoomba. This is a hands-on role with genuine variety, offering exposure to breeding, variety evaluation, seed production and agronomic activities across our northern research program.

About the Role

Working closely with our Head of R&D and Northern Breeding Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality on-farm research, plant breeding and development outcomes. You’ll be involved in the day-to-day operation of our research programs and contribute to projects that have a real impact on Australian agriculture.

Key Responsibilities

• General agricultural research activities including sowing, planting, observations, assessments, fertilising, spraying, harvesting and seed cleaning and treatment
• General farm maintenance, including site presentation, gardening, infrastructure and machinery maintenance schedules and repairs
• Trial management activities undertaken, trial data collected in accordance with protocols and in line with overall research plans and timeframes.

About You

You are a proactive, reliable and energetic individual who enjoys practical work and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes. You thrive working both independently and as part of a team and have a strong attention to detail.

To be successful, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science or a related discipline
• Demonstrated understanding of agricultural practices
• Experience operating farm machinery and agricultural equipment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Competent computer skills, particularly for data entry and record keeping
• A current driver’s licence and the ability to travel between sites
• Full working rights within Australia

What Success Looks Like

At Barenbrug, we believe success is not only about what you achieve but how you achieve it. We foster a collaborative and supportive culture where people enjoy coming to work, contribute ideas and work together to achieve outstanding results. We’re looking for someone who brings positivity, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for agriculture.

If you’re ready to build your career with a leading agricultural research team and make a meaningful contribution to the future of Australian farming, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Excellent conditions and employee benefits- including- Paid Parental Leave, Birthday Leave and EAP
• Work in a unique role where no two days are the same
• Gain exposure across breeding, research and field operations
• Join a collaborative and supportive team that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Enjoy a balance of field-based and technical work