Careers
As the peak grains industry body we depend on dedicated, multi-talented professionals whose common goal is to represent and promote the Australian grains industry and to develop national policies aimed at cultivating a strong, innovative, globally competitive and environmentally sustainable grains industry.
Graduate Positions
We are always looking to employ students who are currently completing their degree who are interested in pursuing a career in the agricultural industry.
Responsibilities include assistance in stakeholder relations, member liaison, assistance with events and functions and administration support.
To be successful you will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong computer skills, high energy and enthusiasm and good organisational skills. You will have achieved excellent results in your university studies
In return we offer an exciting career path with excellent training opportunities, great work environment and talented people.
If you would like to apply please send your resume with academic transcript to gca@grainscouncil.com
Latest News
- 15 May 2009
Greater transparency, the need for the grains industry to recognise itself as part of the food industry, and the need for increased emphasis on the uptake of outputs from research, development and extension were some of the recommendations put forward at the recent Grains Industry Forum in Sydney. more. - 14 May 2009
Australian grain grower organisations today joined United States and Canadian colleagues in endorsing a statement to support biotechnology and GM wheat research and development, and coordination and stakeholder dialogue regarding market and trade considerations. more> - 7 May 2009
Providing assurance to Australia's trading partners that the residue status of grain meets international and market specifications is essential to continued market access for Australian grain exports. more> - 4 May 2009
Grains Council Chairman Murray Jones says that the Federal Government needs to look at alternative, voluntary, market based mechanisms that are more suitable for the agricultural sector and which can work in parallel with the proposed CPRS. more> - 30 March 2009
The Grains Council of Australia will be hosting the first Grains Industry Forum in Sydney tomorrow at the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel, Circular Quay. Grains Council Chairman Murray Jones says there has been a very positive response from both the wider industry and government to attend the Forum. more> - 25 March 2009
The grains industry will always be in a constant state of change. As the world changes, we must adapt and change with every new demand. Civilization began with the growing and storage of our produce - grain, and today we are still the basic food producers. more> - 18 February 2009
At a time when Australian agriculture is fighting the impacts of the 'GFCs', the Global Financial Crisis and Global Food Crisis, and preparing for the impacts of climate change, the grains industry received a boost to its defences when the Grains Industry Biosecurity Plan was officially handed over ot the Grains Council of Australia in Adelaide today. more> - 24 November 2008
The Grains Council supports the development of genetically modified (GM) crops, at a time when global food security and combating climate change is critical. more> - 14 November 2008
Australian grains industry representatives, Grains Council of Australia and Grain Growers Association, recognise the need for agriculture to make a contribution to reducing greenhouse emissions and want to be part of the solution. more> - 3 October 2008
Having representation from Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania around the table was fundamental to the success of the conference, said GCA Chairman Murray Jones. more> - 19 September 2008
Grains Council of Australia (GCA) Chairman Murray Jones has welcomed WA Grains Group (WAGG) around the national policy making table at GCA. more> - 2 September 2008
Grains Council of Australia (GCA) Chairman Murray Jones is pleased to announce the acceptance of the Council of Grain Grower Organisations Ltd (COGGO) as its newest member. more > - 26 August 2008
The Grains Council of Australia is urging all grain growers to vote at the upcoming AWB Limited A-class shareholder meeting on Wednesday 3 September, following the adjournment of the Extraordinary General Meeting in Melbourne last week. more > - 8 August 2008
Grains Council backs AWB constitutional change more > - 30 July 2008
Failed WTO talks disappointing for Australian grain growers more > - 7 July 2008
Garnaut exposes challenges of ETS in agriculture more > - 15 May 2008
GCA welcomes continuation of EC drought assistance for farmers more > - 15 May 2008
GCA talks upcountry issues with Minister more >