Passionate about research and the grains industry?
This one-year position provides graduate students with a kick-start to a career in grains research through hands-on experience at Hart, one of Australia's leading cropping research trial sites.

Since 2016, we've worked with some outstanding ag graduates through our Regional Internship in Applied Grains Research program.

Our interns live, work & play in the beautiful Clare Valley (in South Australia's Mid-North) for a year and feel part of the team from the minute they arrive.

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS
Gain skills in trial design & management, sampling and statistical analysis, and learn a range of communication methods as you engage directly with growers and advisors.

MULTIPLE RESEARCH AREAS
Research areas include weed management & control, soil fertility & crop nutrition, crop entomology, agronomy, seeding systems, drought resilience and more, with options to focus on projects that align with the successful applicant’s interests.

BUILD NETWORKS
Work side-by-side with Hart's Research & Extension Manager and collaborate on-site with the state's best researchers, consultants & industry reps.

OUT AND ABOUT
You'll also spend time with SARDI researchers at WAITE, collaborate on SA Drought Hub initiatives and attend other field days, workshops and industry events to broaden your knowledge even further.

In addition, you'll assist with the planning and organisation of Hart events (e.g. field days and workshops) and gain experience in a range of extension activities and communications.

The successful applicant will receive a high level of training and support in all aspects of the role, while also having the opportunity to work independently.

Eligibility

GRAINS RESEARCH IS YOUR PASSION
This program has been designed to help build capacity in the grains research sector and we’re here to help with a high quality program to help fast track your career.

YOU HAVE YOUR DEGREE (CONGRATULATIONS!)
Applicants must have obtained a Bachelor of Agricultural Science or equivalent in the last 5 years.

YOU HAVE RIGHTS TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA
This position does not provide for visa sponsorship. It’s also important to us that you can take the skills you’ve learnt and apply them in your next Australian grains research role.

YOU HAVE AN AUSTRALIAN DRIVERS LICENCE
We travel regularly between the office, the Hart field site and other locations, so a C Class licence is crucial. A shared work vehicle is provided.

YOU’VE BEEN TO OUR WEBSITE
Make sure you’ve read the position Information Sheet. Then download our Application Form & Checklist - you don’t want to miss anything important when applying.
(Look for About Us / Careers in the main menu.)

Start date: February 23, 2026 (may be negotiable)

Salary: $67,000-$70,000 per year + superannuation

To apply:

All applicants must refer to the Hart website before applying. Specifically, you'll be looking for links to two key documents:

Information Sheet

Application Checklist

You'll find them here: https://www.hartfieldsite.org.au/pages/about-us/careers.php

Applications must be submitted via email with required attachments to:
Sandy Kimber | Executive Officer
Hart Field-Site Group
0427 423 154 | [email protected]

*Applications that do not meet all eligibility requirements will not be considered

Applications close: August 22, 2025 at 5pm (ACST)

Interviews will be conducted: September 1, 3 & 4, 2025 in Clare, South Australia

For more information about this position, please contact:
Rebekah Allen | Research and Extension Manager
0428 782 470 | [email protected]

Sandy Kimber | Executive Officer
0427 423 154 | [email protected]

This internship program is supported by Hart, the South Australian Grain Industry Fund (SAGIT), the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SA Drought Hub) and the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), a division of the Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA).