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Working for AHR provides the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of horticultural practices and sustainability. AHR also offers:

• A small and welcoming team with a supportive and collaborative work environment 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Professional growth and personal development 

• Work-life balance 

Please direct all career related enquiries to admin@ahr.com.au


Horticultural Consultant

About the role

We are looking for an experienced horticultural consultant with demonstrated experience working with horticultural growers and industry stakeholders. The successful applicant will work on research and extension projects in the horticulture industry. Tasks include managing farm demonstration trials, project management and reporting, developing extension materials, and planning online and on-farm events. It will involve working collaboratively with clients, industry stakeholders and other AHR staff.

Location: Sydney (remote also considered, particularly S/SE Victoria and SE Queensland)

Key tasks include:

  • Project management: Manage and implement project work plans, activities, budgets and timelines across key extension projects

  • Field trials: Plan and conduct field demonstration and research trials on commercial farms

  • Communication activities: Develop and translate scientific information into practical information for growers including high quality factsheets, magazine articles, case studies and industry guides

  • Extension events: Organise, coordinate and present at industry events, field days and online events

  • Stakeholder engagement: Establish and maintain good working relationships with growers, agricultural industry representatives, funding bodies, collaborating researchers and other AHR staff

Skills and experience required:

  • Tertiary qualifications in horticultural/agricultural science

  • Minimum 4 years’ experience working in the Australian agricultural or horticultural industries

  • Experience designing and conducting field trials on commercial farms, collecting and analysing data, and translating results to industry

  • Experience managing large, multi-year national projects to budget and within set timeframes

  • Deep understanding of horticultural growing practices including challenges

  • Ability to work independently, stay self-motivated, and take initiative

  • Proven track record of working and communicating effectively with growers and other industry stakeholders

Must be an Australian citizen or have Australian resident status at the time of application.

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to admin@ahr.com.au.

Applications close 12 October 2025.

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