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 levies industry programs.

AgriFutures Australia aims to maintain geographical, age and gender diversity to ensure that the Advisory Panel appropriately represents the industry.

Advisory Panel member roles & responsibilities

The core functions of AgriFutures Advisory Panels are to ensure that RD&E investment remains industry-demand driven, including:

• Advising on industry requirements for investment through the development and monitoring of RD&E plans.
• Providing recommendations to AgriFutures on suitable RD&E opportunities and activities to address industry issues.
• Providing feedback and investment advice on RD&E proposals to ensure investment is aligned to priorities in RD&E plans.
• Advising and assisting in the dissemination, adoption, and commercialisation of RD&E activities.
• Program activities are funded by industry levy and Commonwealth funds, and any funds contributed from third parties.

Advisory Panel members are recompensed for their services to AgriFutures Australia at rates determined by the Commonwealth’s Remuneration Tribunal.

The Pasture Seeds and Tea Tree Oil Program Advisory Panels are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Strategic Leader wanted: Applications now open for AgriFutures Pasture Seeds Advisory Panel Chair

The AgriFutures Australia Pasture Seeds Program is currently recruiting for an Advisory Panel Chair position on the Pasture Seeds Advisory Panel.

The Program is looking for a strong leader with the ability to apply strategic direction and guidance with a strong connection to the Pasture Seeds industry.

This is an exciting opportunity for successful applicants to actively contribute to the profitability and longevity of the Pasture Seeds industry.

If you are interested in contributing to the unique challenges and opportunities that face the future of the Pasture Seeds industry, please apply.

To maintain continuity of the Advisory Panel and knowledge, the appointment of the successful Chair will occur prior to December 2024. The successful Chair applicant will also be invited to observe Advisory Panel meetings prior to their official commencement date, this will be alongside successful general advisory panel applicants.

For more information regarding the desired skill set for the Pasture Seeds Program Advisory Panel positions, please refer to the Pasture Seeds Advisory Panel selection criteria.

How to apply
Applicants are required to complete the application form, skills matrix and attach their CV (no longer than three pages) via the online application system.

As part of the application process applicants will be required to outline relevant experience in the Pasture Seeds Industry and expect contribution to the Advisory Panel.

Download the full Advisory Panel Chair recruitment document
Apply now for the AgriFutures Pasture Seeds Advisory Panel Chair position

Applications close Thursday, 12 September 2024 at 12:00pm AEST.

For any questions regarding the AgriFutures Pasture Seeds Panel recruitment please contact:

Amy La
Manager, Levied & Emerging Industries – Pasture Seeds

Growers and Researchers wanted: Applications now open for AgriFutures Pasture Seeds Advisory Panel

The AgriFutures Australia Pasture Seeds Program is currently recruiting for two general positions on the Pasture Seeds Advisory Panel.

The Program is looking for:

• Pasture Seed growers with small to medium production and a strong connection to the Pasture Seeds industry, to add to the diversity of the Advisory Panel. Experience with lucerne or subcover is ideal but not a pre-requisite.
• Researchers with knowledge of pasture crops, and experience in assessing research proposals.

This is an exciting opportunity for successful applicants to actively contribute to the profitability and longevity of the Pasture Seeds industry.

If you are interested in contributing to the unique challenges and opportunities that face the future of the Pasture Seeds industry, please apply.

To maintain continuity of the Advisory Panel, knowledge and to ensure diversity in skillsets, the appointment of successful Advisory Panel the applicants will be staggered prior to December 2024. Successful applicants will also be invited to observe Advisory Panel meetings prior to their official commencement date.

For more information regarding the desired skill set for the Pasture Seeds Program Advisory Panel positions, please refer to the Pasture Seeds Advisory Panel selection criteria.

How to apply 
Applicants are required to complete the application form, skills matrix and attach their CV (no longer than three pages) via the online application system.

As part of the application process applicants will be required to outline relevant experience in the Pasture Seeds Industry and expect contribution to the Advisory Panel.

Download the full Advisory Panel member recruitment document
Apply now for the AgriFutures Pasture Seeds Advisory Panel members position

Submissions close Thursday, 12 September 2024 at 12:00pm AEST.

For any questions regarding the AgriFutures Pasture Seeds Panel recruitment please contact:

Amy La
Manager, Levied & Emerging Industries – Pasture Seeds

Applications now open for AgriFutures Tea Tree Oil Advisory Panel Chair

The AgriFutures Australia Tea Tree Oil Program is currently recruiting for an Advisory Panel Chair position on the Tea Tree Oil Advisory Panel.

This exciting opportunity is open to tea tree oil growers, exporters, marketing professionals and people with a high level of technical knowledge and experience delivering research, development and extension projects across the tea tree oil industry value chain. Significant leadership, diplomacy, governance and financial management skills will be highly considered but are not a necessity.

If you are interested in contributing to the unique challenges and opportunities that face the future of the Tea Tree Oil industry, please apply.

Please consider the time requirements of an effective Advisory Panel Chair prior to applying.

To maintain continuity of the Advisory Panel, knowledge and to ensure diversity in skillsets, the appointment of successful Advisory Panel Chair applicant will be prior to December 2024. The successful applicant will also be invited to attend an Advisory Panel meeting as Observer prior to their official commencement date.

For more information regarding the desired skill set for the Tea Tree Oil Advisory Panel positions, please refer to the Tea Tree Oil Advisory Panel Chair Selection Criteria Matrix.

How to apply 
Applicants are required to complete the application form, skills matrix and attach their CV (no longer than three pages) via the online application system.

As part of the application process applicants will be required to outline relevant experience in the Tea Tree Oil Industry and expect contribution to the Advisory Panel.

Download the full Advisory Panel Chair recruitment document
Apply now for the AgriFutures Tea Tree Oil Advisory Panel Chair position

Submissions close Thursday, 12 September 2024 at 12:00pm AEST.

For any questions regarding the AgriFutures Tea Tree Oil Panel Chair recruitment please contact:

Stephen Taylor
Manager, Levied and Emerging Industries – Tea Tree Oil