Working closely with the Managing Director, you will initially immerse yourself in the operational detail of the business before progressively assuming responsibility for its people, projects, clients and daily commercial operations.
The Opportunity
You will oversee the coordination of field trials—from protocol interpretation and site planning through to seeding, spraying, assessment and harvest—while ensuring teams, equipment and resources are effectively deployed.
As your understanding of the business develops, you will take greater ownership of client relationships, project scoping, proposals, costing, quoting, recruitment, financial performance and operational strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and delivery of plant-breeding and crop-protection research programs
- Coordinate trial sites, seasonal schedules, personnel, equipment, inputs and project dependencies
- Translate research protocols into accurate, timely and commercially sound field execution
- Lead and develop operational and research teams through clear delegation, coaching and accountability
- Coordinate Crop Circle’s WHS program and reinforce a strong safety culture
- Build trusted client relationships and progressively lead project scoping, proposals, costing and quoting
- Monitor project scope, margins, delivery standards and client satisfaction
- Oversee procurement, equipment readiness, operational records, traceability and quality controls
- Improve workflows, scheduling, resource utilisation and operational capacity
- Support budgeting, strategic planning, workforce development and succession
- Protect research integrity, confidentiality and the company’s professional reputation
About You
You will be a calm and practical leader who understands the realities of delivering high-quality agricultural work within tight seasonal windows.
You will ideally bring:
- Leadership experience within agricultural research, field trials, agronomy, crop protection, plant breeding or a closely related operation
- Strong seasonal planning, delegation and operational problem-solving capabilities
- The ability to lead people effectively during demanding periods
- Sound commercial judgement and an understanding of project scope, costs and margins
- Strong client communication and relationship-management skills
- A genuine commitment to safety, research quality, confidentiality and accountability
- A relevant tertiary qualification and experience with research protocols, proposals, contracts, trial equipment, data systems, budgeting or strategic planning will be highly regarded.
A Genuine Leadership Progression
This appointment offers a clearly defined three-year pathway:
- Year 1: Build operational knowledge, develop internal and client relationships, and assume ownership of selected projects and accounts
- Year 2: Lead seasonal workflow, team operations, recruitment, proposals and most client relationships
- Year 3: Take responsibility for the company’s daily operational, people, logistical and routine commercial leadership
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join an established agricultural research business in a key executive role.
- Work across plant breeding, crop protection and field research programs.
- Influence operational systems, team capability and future business growth.
- Build toward genuine responsibility for day-to-day business leadership.
- Develop long-term relationships with clients and industry partners.
- Secure a position with a transparent executive progression pathway.
How Will You Be Rewarded?
For your efforts you will be rewarded with a healthy salary package that includes cash component, annual incentive & equity accumulation scheme option, 12% super, company vehicle, phone and laptop.
If you would like more information on this role or have any other questions, please make contact with Josh for a confidential conversation.
0416 142 130
josh.peters@nationalagrisolutions.com.au
Location:
Southern Australia
Work Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
25 July 2026
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