Work with us
Working with us
With a head office in Wagga Wagga, NSW, we’re a team of approximately 80 people spread across Australia’s metropolitan, rural and regional areas working collaboratively to improve the profitability, productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of our rural industries.
We know that delivering results starts with listening to our industries and understanding their needs. Together we prioritise investment opportunities, interpret results, understand implications and test the outcomes on farms to create tangible value for our levy payers.
You’ll get a chance to work with a team of passionate people in an environment which values professional development and growth, committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities. We share a passionate commitment to our values: we are connected, positive, real and future thinking.
If you are passionate about the agricultural sector, and the people who drive our rural industries, we welcome your application to join our team.
Current opportunities
Opportunities will be posted here when they become available.
Managing Director, AgriFutures Australia
In line with the Primary Industries R&D Act, the recruitment and appointment of a new Managing Director is the responsibility of the AgriFutures Australia Board. We have engaged Omera Partners to lead a targeted executive search process – one that goes beyond traditional recruitment to identify exceptional leaders, including those outside the usual RDC and agri-sector networks. Expressions of interest are open until 11 August 2025, with the proactive search continuing beyond that date. If you do know someone who you think could be an exceptional Managing Director of AgriFutures, please direct them to Omera Partners at .
Based in Wagga Wagga, this role contributes significantly to the planning and execution of Australia’s premier agrifood innovation and technology event, evokeᴬᴳ. This is a part-time (3 days per week) 12 Month Limited Duration contract.
Based in Wagga Wagga or Canberra (with flexible hybrid work), this role offers variety, impact, and the chance to make your mark on a nationally recognised event. Some travel (and high-energy weeks) will be required around event delivery.
Based in Wagga Wagga, this hands-on role is ideal for an experienced administrator or early-career finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This is a Full-time, 6 Month contract.
Express interest in future opportunities
Are you considering a career change in 2024 or beyond? Please reach out to the AgriFutures People and Culture team to express your interest in any future opportunities across our organisation.
We’re committed to attracting the best people we can to help us achieve our purpose. We offer a diverse range of jobs in research, marketing and communications, events management, program management, finance, human resources, information systems and business improvements (ISBI) and corporate administration.
Our Enterprise Agreement
In February 2025, we renewed the organisations’ Enterprise Agreement 2025-28, which sets out the terms and conditions of employment, and provides a high-level overview of what it’s like to work with us. Executive staff (including the Managing Director) are employed on individual contracts.