General Manager

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Sugar Research Australia (SRA) is a global leader in sugarcane research, development and adoption. Since 1863, SRA has turned innovation into impact—helping growers and millers lift productivity, cut costs, and improve sustainability. Backed by a recent strategic reset, SRA is now seeking a transformational leader to take research from the lab to the land—and shape the next era of Australian sugarcane.

If you've got deep agricultural knowledge, a head for strategy, and the heart to lead from the front, this is your opportunity to make a lasting mark on an industry that powers regional communities.

Your opportunity to lead with impact

Reporting to the CEO, you'll turn world-class research into practical tools, programs and practices that growers and millers use every day. It's a role that gets you out of the office and into the field—where relationships matter and results speak loudest.

Where will you make your mark:

• Drive change – Champion innovation with clear, grounded strategies that deliver real-world outcomes: higher yields, lower costs, more sustainable practices.
• Be the bridge – Translate R&D into practical solutions that work from paddock to boardroom.
• Build trust – Engage growers, millers and partners through authentic, straight-up communication.
• Inspire the future – Connect with the next generation of growers to secure the industry's future.
• Showcase success – Help tell the story of game-changing breakthroughs like disease-resistant varieties and precision farming.

What will you do:

• Lead and deliver SRA's national adoption strategy.
• Align research outcomes with grower and miller needs.
• Support and guide District Managers, assets and lab services to improve performance.
• Deliver events, training and engagement initiatives that energise and inform.
• Build a team culture grounded in accountability, delivery and collaboration.

Who you are:

• Agriculture-first – Strong background in agriculture (ideally sugarcane), with a proven record of applied leadership.
• Credible and values-led – Trusted by stakeholders at all levels—from farmers to boardrooms.
• Strategic yet hands-on – You know how to lead people and get things done in complex environments.
• Commercially minded – Comfortable in R&D, extension and business strategy.
• Qualified – Degree in Agriculture, Science or Business (essential); MBA or AICD (desirable).

Why Join SRA?

This is your chance to shape an industry that's a cornerstone of regional Australia. You'll join a forward-thinking organisation backed by strong leadership, clear values and a deep commitment to delivering real outcomes. Competitive remuneration, meaningful work, and the opportunity to lead lasting change—this is a role that matters.

Apply Now

For a confidential discussion, contact Brendan Logue at C3Talent on 0411 736 745, or apply via the link below.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement, Business Development, and Research
• IndustriesResearch Services

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