Policy & Research Coordinator – Agriculture | GrainGrowers
- Full-Time, Permanent | Sydney CBD, NSW (WFH & WFO)
- Competitive salary package | NFP Member Association
- Professional development opportunities | Drive real impact
About the Organisation
GrainGrowers is a national Not-For-Profit membership organisation dedicated to empowering Australian grain growers through engagement, policy, and capacity building. With a strong and influential voice in the industry, GrainGrowers is at the forefront of shaping a profitable and sustainable operating environment for growers, driving innovation, and delivering resources that matter.
About the Opportunity
Contribute to shaping policy and research initiatives that directly impact Australia’s grains industry. Working across diverse policy areas, you will support strategic projects, respond to fast-moving issues affecting growers nationwide, and collaborate closely with senior policy managers. You’ll prepare research briefs, contribute to submissions, and engage with stakeholders, gaining exposure to high-level policy discussions and the chance to grow and specialise over time.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct research and analysis on key issues impacting the grains industry.
- Prepare briefing papers, reports, and policy submissions to the government.
- Support the National Policy Group (NPG) with meeting materials and follow-ups.
- Contribute to the annual policy survey and a major five-year industry report.
- Write member-facing content for newsletters and magazines.
- Monitor emerging policy issues and provide timely support and advice.
- Build relationships with members and key industry stakeholders.
To be successful, you will have:
- Experience, exposure, or a strong interest in supporting policy and research activities within a professional environment.
- Tertiary qualification in public policy, agriculture, economics, or related discipline is highly desirable.
- Strong research, analysis, and report-writing skills.
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement ability.
- Adaptability and a collaborative approach to working in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
- A genuine interest in agriculture and the grains industry.
Why you’ll love this role:
- Be part of a purpose-driven organisation influencing national policy.
- Work from home 2 days a week and access to great employee benefits.
- Access ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Collaborate with senior leaders and policy experts.
- Work on diverse projects that make a real impact for growers.
If you’re passionate about policy and research and want to contribute to shaping the future of Australian agriculture, apply now via this link: https://www.beaumontpeople.com.au/job-details/policy-research-coordinator-agriculture-in-associations-memberships-jobs-1379678
If you have any questions, contact Lily at lily.bates@beaumontpeople.com.au or 02 9093 4908.
Applications will be reviewed from 5th January 2026 due to the holiday period. Early applications are encouraged.
Beaumont People specialise in temporary, permanent and contract recruitment for NFP organisations including membership, associations, peak bodies, and the arts.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, and people with disabilities. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed, we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
