Advisory Panel Recruitment
AgriFutures Australia is committed to working with industry to deliver the research and development outcomes that meet rural Australia’s needs. We work closely with Advisory Panels to decide on research priorities and to make investment decisions each year.
About the Advisory Panels
In partnership with AgriFutures Australia, Advisory Panels provide recommendations on the allocation of research, development and extension (RD&E) funding for AgriFutures levied industry programs. The core function of AgriFutures Advisory Panels is to ensure that RD&E investment remains industry-demand driven.
Learn more about the function of AgriFutures Advisory Panels
How Advisory Panel Recruitment works
Members are selected through an open call process, which includes a competitive skills-based assessment and consultations with key industry bodies and stakeholders. We aim to maintain geographical, age and gender diversity to ensure that the Advisory Panel appropriately represents the industry. Current opportunities will be listed below when they are live.
Successful applicants are appointed by the Managing Director of AgriFutures Australia, and are required to declare any actual or perceived conflict of interest prior to appointment, which are managed in accordance with AgriFutures Australia’s Conflict of Interest Policy where relevant.
The initial term of appointment for Advisory Panel Members is three years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms applicable to any member. To maintain corporate knowledge:
- only up to half the membership of an Advisory Panel is changed at any one time, and
- members may be retained beyond two terms, depending on the industry, to ensure the availability of scarce expertise.
You can find the Advisory Panel Code of Conduct and Terms of Reference on our on our Corporate Governance page. These documents provide a more detailed overview of how the Panels function.
Click here to view the Advisory Panel Code of Conduct and Terms of Reference
Current Opportunities
About the AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program Advisory Panel
The AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) that improves the sustainability, productivity and viability of the Australian honey bee and pollination industry. The Program guides investment across four priority areas to deliver RD&E outcomes to benefit the industry.
Learn more about the AgriFutures Honey Bee and Pollination Program
AgriFutures Australia is seeking to appoint four members to the Honey Bee & Pollination Advisory Panel.
Selection criteria
These positions are open to commercial honey producers, commercial pollinators and researchers working in honey bee or related fields, who are not currently engaged in AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program-funded research.
Applicants should demonstrate:
- industry experience and a desire to contribute to the industry
- understanding of industry research priorities
- strategic leadership and governance capability
- ability to contribute effectively to the Advisory Panel.
Applicants with experience in research and development management, extension or training are also encouraged to apply. Governance and financial management experience will be highly regarded.
Click here to view the selection criteria for the Honey Bee & Pollination Advisory Panel
How to apply
Applicants must complete the application form and skills matrix, and attach a CV (maximum three pages) via the online application system. As part of the application, applicants will need to outline their relevant experience in the Australian agricultural sector and their expected contribution to the Advisory Panel. Applicants should consider the time commitment required to contribute effectively before applying.
Applications close 12pm (AEST) on Monday, 20 July 2026.
To support continuity of knowledge and diversity of skills and perspectives, appointments will be staggered between August 2026 and November 2026.
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About the AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program Advisory Panel
The AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program in targeted research, development and extension (RD&E) to strengthen the sustainability, productivity and global competitiveness of the Australian Thoroughbred breeding industry. The Program guides investment across four priority areas to deliver RD&E outcomes to benefit the industry.
Learn more about the AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program
The AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program currently has two positions available on the Thoroughbred Horses Advisory Panel.
Selection criteria
These positions are open to thoroughbred breeding industry professionals, including breeders, industry professionals, equine veterinarians and/or researchers working in thoroughbred breeding or related fields.
Applicants with skills or experience in research and development management, and extension or training are also strongly encouraged to apply. Demonstrated governance and financial management experience will be highly regarded.
Click here to view the selection criteria for the Thoroughbred Advisory Panel
How to apply
Applicants are required to complete the application form and attach a CV (maximum three pages) via the online application system. As part of the application process, applicants will need to outline their relevant experience in the Thoroughbred industry and their expected contribution to the Advisory Panel. Applicants should consider the time commitment required to contribute effectively before applying.
Applications close 12pm (AEST) on Monday, 1 June 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
AgriFutures maintains Advisory Panels for the following industries:
- Chicken Meat
- Export Fodder
- Ginger
- Goat Fibre
- Honey Bee & Pollination
- Pasture Seeds
- Tea Tree Oil
- Thoroughbred Horses.
We also maintain the Emerging Industry Technical Advisory Group (TAG) which provides technical investment advice and recommendations on stakeholder project procurements, applications and outputs.
A full list of current advisory panels, including biographies for chairs and members, is available below.
Advisory Panel members are recompensed for their services to AgriFutures Australia at rates determined by the Commonwealth’s Remuneration Tribunal. More information about panel remuneration can be found in the AgriFutures Industry Advisory Panel Terms of Reference, on our Corporate Governance page.
Current 2024-25 FY (effective from 01/07/2024 to 30/06/2025)
Companies
Sitting Fee (exc. GST) |
Panel Chair Rate (exc. GST) |
Panel Member Rate |
Meeting day over 3 hours |
$862.00 |
$776.00 |
Meeting day between 2 and 3 hours |
$517.20 |
$465.60 |
Meeting day less than 2 hours |
$344.80 |
$310.40 |
Non-meeting day per hour up to 5 hours |
$172.40 |
$155.20 |
Individuals
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Everyone is welcome to apply and serve on the RD&E Panel. Our preference is to minimise conflicts of interest.