Grains Industry Manager

7 days ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia beBeeExtension Full time $129,036 - $148,172

Total remuneration range $129,036 pa to $148,172 pa

  • Full-time contingent-funded appointment
  • Toowoomba campus
About the Role

You will play a pivotal management role in delivering tangible outcomes to Australian grain growers.

The university is developing and implementing a pilot-scale extension program for the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Northern grains region.

This program aims to enhance extension adoption of grains industry research on the Darling Downs and ensure an effective and coordinated approach to engage and connect with grower advisors and other research providers.

Key Responsibilities

In this key role, you will:

  • Establish, lead, and manage the Darling Downs Node for the grains industry
  • Connect and work with the National Grower Network (NGN) to contribute to co-innovation and identify areas of interest for the local grains industry for training and extension activities

Your priorities will include:

  • Providing operational leadership for the Darling Downs Node
  • Overseeing the day-to-day operations and building networks and collaborative relationships within the grains industry in the Darling Downs
  • Leading discussions and the development of complex business proposals and project management functions
  • Working with key extension providers to encourage grower participation at extension events and activities
Requirements

Together with your relevant qualifications, key to your success in this role will be your experience in project management leadership as well as your exceptional communication skills and ability to build collaborative stakeholder relationships.

You will also have:

  • Experience working with, or the ability to work with, grain growers and their advisors as well as an understanding of farming systems in the region
  • Highly developed liaison, facilitation, and presentation skills with an ability to translate research outcomes into practice
  • Experience in preparing reports, plans, policies, briefing papers, and other complex documentation to provide recommendations and advice to key stakeholders
About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative and supportive environment where you can help shape the future of the grain industry in the Darling Downs.

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