At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with teams to identify AI opportunities and develop practical solutions.
- Company: Join Australian Food & Fibre, a leader in agribusiness innovation.
- Benefits: Full-time contract with potential for permanency and travel opportunities.
- Other info: Gain hands-on experience and build relationships across diverse operations.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career at the intersection of AI and agriculture.
- Qualifications: Recent qualifications in AI, Data Science, or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Australian Food & Fibre (AFF) is a business that combines significant knowledge and expertise to supply quality Australian cotton to the world, as well as cereals, pulses and oil seeds.
As part of the AFF team, you will play a vital role in a large and successful agribusiness that spans production, processing, distribution and marketing.
About the Role
Australian Food & Fibre is seeking a curious and commercially minded AI Business Partner to join our Information, Systems & Technology team.
This is an exciting opportunity to start your career at the intersection of AI, data, technology and Australian agriculture.
You'll work across AFF's diverse operations to understand real business challenges and identify practical ways AI, automation and data can improve how we work.
Working alongside our broader IT team and employees across AFF, you'll gain exposure to everything from farming and processing through to supply chain and corporate operations, while helping turn ideas into practical solutions that deliver measurable business value.
Key responsibilities include
- Engage with teams across AFF to understand workflows, challenges and opportunities where AI, automation and data could make a difference.
- Identify and help prioritise practical AI use cases based on business value, feasibility and adoption readiness.
- Support the development, testing and implementation of AI-enabled tools, automation and data solutions.
- Build AI capability across AFF through hands-on coaching, workshops, practical guidance and knowledge sharing.
- Analyse business information and emerging technologies to identify insights and opportunities for continuous improvement.
This is a full-time, 12-month contract with the potential for permanency and can be Sydney or regionally based.
Some travel to AFF operational sites will be required to gain a genuine understanding of our farming, processing and supply chain operations.
About You
You don't need to have years of experience behind you.
We're looking for someone with a genuine curiosity about AI and technology, an interest in how businesses operate, and the confidence to work with people across a diverse organisation.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring
- Recent tertiary qualifications in AI, Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Technology, Engineering, Commerce, Agriculture or a related discipline.
- A genuine interest in using AI, automation and data to solve real-world business problems.
- Exposure to tools such as Excel, Power BI, Python, automation platforms or generative AI.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and build relationships across the business.
- Initiative, adaptability and a willingness to learn, including travelling to AFF operational sites as required.
Exposure to process improvement, analytics, automation, change adoption or creating training and user guidance would also be highly regarded.
AI Business Partner employer: Australian Food & Fibre
Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of regional Australia. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, AFF provides opportunities for hands-on leadership in agricultural operations, ensuring that team members are supported and empowered to excel. The company fosters a collaborative culture where safety, quality, and efficiency are paramount, making it an ideal place for those passionate about contributing to the future of Australian agriculture.
