Learning and Development Opportunities and Resources
If we want to solve future agricultural challenges, we need rural leaders with the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions about the ongoing success of their enterprises and industries. AgriFutures Australia is committed to fostering innovation in agriculture by helping our levy payers and the broader agricultural workforce by investing in leadership, capacity, skills development programs, and Australian agricultural scholarships.
Current Opportunities
You can apply for one or more programs via a single application form. AgriFutures-sponsored positions are available in the following programs:
ARLF TRAIL Emerging Leaders Program
Applications Open for 2026: Now
Applications Close: Monday 12 January 2026
Eligible Applicants: Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Levied or Emerging Industry
Positions Available: 2
ARLF Agribusiness Leadership Program
Applications Open for 2026: Now
Applications Close: Monday 12 January 2026
Eligible Applicants: Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Levied or Emerging Industry
Positions Available: 2
Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program
Applications Open for 2026: Now
Applications Close: Monday 12 January 2026
Eligible Applicants: Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Levied or Emerging Industry
Positions Available: 2 in 2 programs
AICD Company Directors Course
Applications Open for 2026: Now
Applications Close: Monday 12 January 2026
Eligible Applicants: Levied and Emerging Industry/Agritech Innovation representatives, RWA Alumni
Positions Available: Varies annually
AICD Foundations of Directorship
Applications Open for 2026: Now
Applications Close: Monday 12 January 2026
Eligible Applicants: Levied Industry representatives, Emerging Industry representatives, Agritech Innovation Professionals, RWA Alumni
Positions Available: Varies annually
Closed Opportunities
AgriFutures-sponsored positions are available in the following programs.
Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarships
Applications Open: Mid- March 2025
Applications Close: Closed for 2025
Eligible Applicants: Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Levied or Emerging Industry
Positions Available: 1 – 2
Global Voices Policy Fellowship
Applications Open: 24 April 2025
Applications Close: Closed for 2025
Eligible Applicants: Alumni of the Horizon Scholarship, evokeAG. Groundbreakers (formerly Future Young Leaders), or Country to Canberra
Positions Available: 2
ARLF Australian Rural Leadership Program
Applications Open for 2026: Mid-2025
Eligible Applicants: Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Levied or Emerging Industry
Positions Available: 1 – 2
NFF Diversity in Ag Leadership Program
Applications Open: February 2026
Applications Close: Closed for 2025
Eligible Applicants: Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Levied or Emerging Industry
Positions Available: 1 – 2
Programs, Courses and Scholarships
ARLF Australian Agribusiness Leadership Program
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ARLF TRAIL Emerging Leaders Program
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Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program
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Global Voices | World Food Forum Policy Fellowship
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ARLF Australian Rural Leadership Program
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Nuffield Scholarships
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Emerging Industries Capacity Building Resource Toolbox
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Levied Industries Capacity Building Resource Toolbox
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