Available Positions

The Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) is a dynamic company that provides breed recording, genetic evaluation and secretariat services to a wide range of livestock industries including beef cattle, sheep, goats and dairy cattle.

Any positions are based at ABRI's head office on the picturesque campus of the University of New England in Armidale, NSW.

Please send applications to hr@abri.une.edu.au

For further details please call Trish Faint on (02) 6773 3555

Current Position

Agribusiness Administrator

An opportunity for administrators with a passion for the livestock industries, you will be responsible for provision of breed society administration for a progressive and growing beef cattle breed.

Skills & Attributes

  • Understand the fundamentals of business and financial management/administration
  • A sound knowledge of the livestock breeding industries
  • A good understanding of modern breeding techniques including genomic technologies and their application in livestock industries
  • Well-developed computer skills and high-level competency with Excel, Word and the Web
  • Competent in MYOB accounting package
  • A good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to work cooperatively with a board of directors, society members and staff
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised and display initiative
  • Willingness to undertake training and staff development
  • Creative problem solving and trouble shooting skills
Interstate travel may be required.

Education & Experience

A degree or diploma in Business Administration, Agribusiness, or Agricultural Science would be looked upon favourably. Applicants with livestock industry experience are also encouraged to apply.

A salary will be negotiated to reflect experience and qualifications. Option for fixed term contract.


Applications including contact detauls of at least 2 professional referees need to be lodged by August 21 2020 to:

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