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REGIONAL INTERNSHIP IN APPLIED GRAINS RESEARCH

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APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Are you our 2026 grains research intern??

Regional Internship in Applied Grains Research

The Hart team are excited to invite applications from recent graduates (or about to be) who are passionate about grains research.

This role provides hands-on experience and skill development to help fast-track your career.

The successful candidate will receive high quality training, support and mentoring while working with us across our extensive field trial program, plus gain a great foundation in agricultural extension.

We're well connected so there are some fantastic opportunities to build networks, too. 

Our team are passionate, driven and dedicated to supporting the next generation of researchers. Apply now!

Click here for a quick summary of the position.

To apply, download our Information Sheet and Application Form & Checklist.

Your personal enquiries are welcome too:
Rebekah Allen | Research & Extension Manager | 0428 782 470
Sandy Kimber | Executive Officer | 0427 423 154

 

INTERNSHIP OPENING DOORS TO CAREER IN APPLIED GRAINS RESEARCH
Release date: August 8, 2025

A one-year research internship in South Australia's Mid North is proving a powerful springboard for early-career agricultural graduates, with former participants crediting the program for launching them into succesful roles across the grains industry.

Jade Rose & Declan Anderson are amongst past interns who say their time with the Hart Field Site Group (Hart) gave them the confidence, skills and industry connections to pursue their careers.

"Hart opened my eyes to an entire industry of all different kinds of jobs that agriculture can provide," Jade said.

For Declan, the internship solidified his interest in grains research.

"At Hart, I was involved the who way through - from trials planning to sowing and data analysis - and that meant I could hit the ground running, as a trusted and competent employee, when I stepped into a researach job," he said. Read the full story here.

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NEW CAREER STARTER FOR ASPIRING GRAINS RESEARCHERS
Release date: December 19, 2024

In an unexpected but exciting development, applications will re-open for the Hart Field-Site Group’s (Hart) Regional Internship in Applied Grains Research on January 15, 2025.

The position was originally filled in September 2024 with a start date of February 2025, but the successful candidate is no longer able to take up the role, unlocking a new opportunity for those keen to start their career in grains research.

This fully paid, 12-month internship is based in the heart of the Clare Valley, South Australia.

It provides invaluable hands-on experience in applied grains research across a full year, allowing the successful candidate to develop competencies in a broad range of areas.

In addition, the extension and communication component of the internship makes it a comprehensive training ground for future experts in the field. Read the full story here.

 

Find out what our 2023 intern, Kaidy Morgan, said about Hart's Research Internship program.

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HART INTERNSHIP OFFERS OPPORTUNITY TO GROW A CAREER IN GRAINS RESEARCH
Release date: July 26, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025 Hart Field-Site Group regional internship in applied grains research.

Open to agricultural science graduates, the 12-month internship offers an opportunity for an early-career researcher to develop a strong base for a future in agriculture.

Hart 2024 intern Miffy Purslow is now five months into internship, and said it has given her the chance to build on, and continue, her learning journey in a hands-on, supportive environment. Read the full story here.

 

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Congratulations to Myfanwy 'Miffy' Purslow, Hart's 2024 research intern!

Myfanwy ‘Miffy’ Purslow completed her degree in agricultural science at the end of November last year and is excited about working with a variety of crops across a broad range of research areas as part of the Hart.

She is genuinely curious which makes her a great fit for this position.

Miffy said she is keen to learn more about research agronomy, and plant and soil science, and understands applied research is a crucial tool in problem solving issues like ‘feed more with less’.

Pairing in-field observations with data and analysis to make a meaningful contribution to agriculture is exactly the kind of work she wants to be involved in.

She’s also looking forward to collaborating with farmers and other industry professionals.

HART'S REGIONAL INTERNSHIP IN APPLIED GRAINS RESEARCH 2024
Position description and information sheet

In 2024, our Regional Internship is supported by Hart, SAGIT, the SA Drought Hub and SARDI.

 

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REGIONAL INTERNSHIP IN APPLIED GRAINS RESEARCH 2023

Kaidy Morgan joined Hart in February 2023 and is already proving herself to be a valuable asset to our team.

You can find out more about Kaidy on THE HART TEAM (About us) page of our website, and find out more about what she's been up to on the HARRIET'S HART HEADLINES page (Resources / From our interns).

 

 

 

 

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More about Hart's Regional Internship...

HANDS ON 'HART', A GREAT GRAIN INDUSTRY CAREER OPPORTUNITY IS ON OFFER
August 4, 2023

GRADUATES OFFERED A HART-START IN GRAINS RESEARCH
April 13, 2023

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR CAREER 'HART START' WITH REGIONAL GRAINS RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
August 22, 2022

HART REGIONAL INTERNSHIP PLANTING THE SEED FOR CAREERS IN GRAINS RESEARCH
April 23, 2021

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR NEW TWO-YEAR HART REGIONAL GRAINS RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
August 5, 2020

BRIANNA GETS HART START IN GRAINS RESEARCH CAREER
April 4, 2020

HART REGIONAL INTERNSHIP GIVING GRADUATES A KICK START INTO THE SA GRAINS INDUSTRY
August 8, 2019

REGIONAL INTERNSHIP HELPING GRADUATES GET TO THE 'HART' OF SA GRAINS INDUSTRY
April 4, 2019

UNIQUE GRAINS RESEARCH POSITION IN THE CLARE VALLEY
August 3, 2018

HART FIELD-SITE GROUP WELCOMES EMMA PEARSE AS NEW REGIONAL INTERN
April 12, 2018

GRAINS RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADUATES TO WORK IN SA'S MID-NORTH
October 23, 2017

NEW HART INTERN GIVEN BOOST IN GRAINS RESEARCH
March 31, 2017

INTERNSHIP OFFERS REGIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE TO GRADUATES
release date 20th October 2016

 

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OTHER POSITIONS

 

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

The Hart Field-Site Group Inc (Hart) is seeking to employ a motivated and experienced individual to lead our research team and manage Hart’s extensive trial program in the Mid North of South Australia under a fixed-term, 14 month contract.  

Responsibilities cover all aspects of our research program including project management, research program planning and trial design, site coordination and trial management, data analysis and compiling results, support of extension activities and supervision of our research team. 

Working alongside our Research Officer who supports these activities, the Research & Extension Manager will also mentor our Research Intern from February 2026, providing training and support under our Regional Internship in Applied Grains Research project.

As a result, this role will suit applicants who enjoy variety and thrive on the challenge of meeting multiple goals and deadlines. 

This fixed-term contract (maternity leave cover) includes a generous hand-over period to ensure a seamless transition.

Check out our one-pager for the basics, or for more detail, click here.

APPLY NOW!
*Applications close COB August 8, 2025 unless filled prior

If you're ready to apply, download the position Information Sheet before submitting.

 

June 2025

APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED

ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!

 

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September 2024 - Applications are closed and the position has been filled

 

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June 2023 - Applications are closed and the positions have been filled

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May / June 2023 - applications are closed and the position has been filled