Trials Coordinator – Full Time or Part Time

ABOUT SEPWA

SEPWA is a farmer driven ‘for purpose’ organisation that was started in 1993 to support wheat growers in the Esperance Port Zone. SEPWA's role has since broadened to focus on improving the profitability and sustainability of Esperance Port Zone grain growers. The organisation has built a strong reputation as being at the forefront of locally relevant research, development and extension through a its trial and demonstration work in the paddock, hosting field days, workshops, seminars and peer learning discussions and in the boardrooms of those who drive and support the agricultural sector in the region.

We are chasing someone who is a self-starter to implement collaborative in-paddock research and development projects in the Esperance Port Zone and who wants to share the outcomes of this work with growers.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, and supported by active grower members and collaborating researchers and agronomists, you will be involved in a diverse range of activities including:

Designing and coordinating SEPWA’s farmer scale variety trials, demonstration sites and plot scale trials.

Farmer scale and plot scale trial data collection including soil, weather and in-season and harvest crop parameters.

Evaluate data and communicate key research outcomes both in written reports and articles and in presentations at field days and workshops.

Assist in the development of applications for new research trials.

Assist in the design and implementation of field days and workshops.

Understand and prioritise local grower agronomic, environmental and business issues.

Maintain strong relationships with growers and industry stakeholders.

Salary: $95,000 - $140 000 To be negotiated depending on qualifications and experience. We are willing to invest in your training and professional development if you don’t have all of the skills listed below.

Location: Esperance

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Degree in environmental or agriculture-related field or experience equivalent

Strong interpersonal skills

Current C Class Driver’s license

The ability to live and work in Australia

The ability to live in the region

VALUABLE CRITERIA

General knowledge of Australian broadacre farming systems, products and technologies

Knowledge of or experience in scientific methods and analytical techniques appropriate to agriculture

Knowledge and experience in research trial management and report writing

Training or experience in extension

Strong organisational skills and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines

Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, show initiative and work productively as part of a team

Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with industry stakeholders, growers and researchers

Please give Michelle Handley, SEPWA Chief Executive Officer, a call on 0447 908 311 if you have any questions or have anything you’d like to discuss about the position.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5pm Friday 14th November 2025. Please submit your application by email to Michelle Handley, [email protected]