Expression of Interest: Avocado Strategic Investment Advisory Panels

Hort Innovation in partnership with Avocados Australia is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for 1 position on the Avocado Market Development Advisory Panel and 2 positions on the Avocado Production RD&E Advisory Panel.

The strategic investment advisory panels provide strategic investment advice to Hort Innovation in relation to industry:

• research, development and extension programs funded by industry R&D levies and matching dollars from the Australian Government
• demand creation programs funded from both the avocado marketing and R&D statutory levies. The advisory panels are guided by the strategic priorities set out in the industry Strategic Investment Plan 2022-2026.

We are seeking individuals with background in some of the following areas:

• Western Australia based growers or marketers with export experience
• Avocado research and development
• Regional experience producing avocados in either NSW/VIC/SA

with some of the following skills and experience:

• Strong industry networks
• Whole of industry perspective
• Understanding of industry risks and challenges
• Forward/strategic thinking and problem solving
• Demonstrated awareness and interest in innovation/new technology
• Research/trial experience and/or expertise
• Knowledge of current extension & communications
• Post-harvest/supply chain challenges
• Strategic market engagement and development
• Ability to understand and interpret consumer/trade market data
• Understanding of supply and demand

These panels meet a minimum of three times per year in a mix of in-person and online meetings, with possible additional online meetings based on need.

If you would like to help shape the future of the Australian Avocado industry, please complete this EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM on Hort Innovation’s website.

The closing date for applications is 5 December 2025.

Application for the advisory panels will be assessed by a selection panel and shortlisted candidates may then be interviewed. The selection panel will recommend the composition of the advisory panels to the Hort Innovation Executive and AAL Board.

Contact:

For more information or to have a form sent to you, please contact:

Gemma Burger, Senior Industry Service Manager | M: 0458 650 876 | E: gemma.burger@horticulture.com.au

This article appears as part of the 21 November 2025 issue of Guacamole, our enewsletter.

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