Horticulture Research & Development Officer

Horticulture research and development officers help determine, implement, and monitor research and development strategies, policies and plans for the horticulture sector.

Private companies, grower organisations and state government agencies make large investments in research and development to support the success of Australian horticulture businesses.

Horticulture research and development officers help determine, implement, and monitor research and development strategies, policies and plans for the horticulture sector.

Daily tasks involve procuring new investments, writing research proposals, and pitching new concepts to the industry’s strategic advisory panel while working closely with delivery partners, researchers from universities and private and government research organisations.

As a horticulture research and development officer you will initiate research projects to help improve the horticulture sector. You will be working with stakeholders to understand the challenges and areas that need further investigation. During and post your research you will need to develop a report and ensure it is communicated to stakeholder, beneficiaries, and other researchers.

Core Tasks:

Determining, implementing, and monitoring research and development strategies, policies, and plans.
Developing and implementing research projects, priorities, and targets to support commercial and policy developments
Leading major research projects and coordinating activities of other research workers
Assessing the benefits and monitoring the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities
Interpreting results of research projects and recommending associated product and service development innovations
Providing advice on research and development options available to the organisation
Monitoring leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assessing implications for the organisation
May publish results of significant research projects.

Study Pathways: