Research Project Manager – Sustainable Feedbase

Research Project Manager – Sustainable Feedbase (Pastures and Soil)

Posted: 17/09/2025

Closing Date: 30/09/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: North Sydney, Brisbane or Armidale (Hybrid working)

Job Category: Agriculture, Nature & Animal

About the Role

As our Project Manager, the successful applicant will develop and oversee projects with a range of research partners to progress MLA’s investments in sustainable feedbase resources (i.e. native and improved pastures, soil, and other aspects of the natural environment).

Possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ideal candidate will also have an affinity with red meat producers and a desire to achieve impactful investments that improve their productivity and sustainability. The successful applicant will travel nationally to meet with red meat producers and their advisors, and members of the research community to help develop solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing Australian agriculture.

The successful applicant must have postgraduate qualifications and 5+ years experience in one or more relevant science disciplines (e.g. agronomy, soil science, plant science, biometrics, agricultural systems).

The position is based in Sydney, Armidale or Brisbane.

Our ideal Project Manager will be required to:

- Develop and manage RD&A projects contracted to R&D providers, in alignment with MLA processes and governance procedures.
- Assist with identification of RD&A opportunities in conjunction with key stakeholders (producers, advisors).
- Assist with development of the value proposition and business cases for new investments.
- Oversee evaluation activities, within and after research projects to support MLA’s impact evaluation.
- Assist in the development and implementation of National collaborative partnerships to deliver against the National RD&E strategies and MLA Strategic plan areas, in order to maximise synergies and avoid duplication of RD&A efforts

The successful candidate will be required to hold an appropriate visa/residency status for full time employment in Australia. For more information refer to the position description. Apply now via the link to submit your application (incl. resume).

What’s on offer?

The Australian red meat and livestock industry is passionate about caring about our animals, land, people and communities. Working together, we strive to push boundaries and continuously improve to ensure prosperity for the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We are focused on deliveringworldleadingoutcomesthatfuelglobalcompetitiveness, sustainability and producerprofitability

At Meat & Livestock Australia we offer a flexible hybrid work environment and benefits including paid parental leave, wellbeing support, rebatable employer salary packaging and social club activities. You/'ll learn on the job in a supportive environment and have access to learning and development opportunities so that you can continue to grow and develop your career.

Who are we?

Meat & Livestock Australia is a service provider to the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We work in partnership with industry and the Australian Government to deliver marketing, research and development products and services to beef, sheep and goat producers, with the core purpose to deliverworldleadingoutcomesthatfuelglobalcompetitiveness, sustainability and producerprofitability. The Australian red meat and livestock industry makes a significant contribution to the economy and livelihoods of many Australians. Australian red meat is produced in Australia in high welfare systems and is an important part of a healthy balanced diet.

If you have a question in relation to the advertised position, contact the Human Resources team by emailing careers@mla.com.au

Candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the advertisement. MLA reserves the right to close applications for the position prior to the advertised date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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