Manager, Levied Industries

ABOUT AGRIFUTURES AUSTRALIA

At AgriFutures Australia our vision is to grow the long-term prosperity of Australian rural industries and communities.

We do this through the delivery of research, development and extension programs for our established and small-levied industries. We also deliver innovative programs that address the key challenges and important issues currently facing, and on the horizon for Australian agriculture including evokeAG. and growAG.

We place people at the centre of everything we do. We listen, connect and collaborate domestically and globally with emerging leaders in agriculture, industry bodies, other Research Development Corporations (RDCs) and government.

DUTIES

The Manager, Levied Industries will have responsibility to drive, develop and manage projects and programs to increase the uptake of innovation, grow profitability, enhance productivity, build resilience, conduct due diligence for RD&E investments, administer research programs and projects, design and deliver extension of project outcomes.

The Manager will work closely with the Senior Manager, Levied Industries as well as other Senior Managers and Coordinators within the Levied and Emerging Industries portfolio, to conduct efficient and effective project and program management, to achieve impactful, quality program outcomes consistent with the relevant RD&E frameworks.

This includes:

• Modelling AgriFutures Australia values and behaviours.
• Developing RD&E Strategic Plans, preparing briefing to go to market for investments proposals, assessment of RD&E proposals; consulting with Advisory Panels or Steering Committee's on project design, target outcomes and value for money.
• RD&E procurement; negotiating RD&E contracts and service agreements; industry consultation; managing the delivery and execution of project milestones and reports.
• Ensure RD&E delivers value for money outcomes consistent with the AgriFutures Five Year Strategic Plan and Annual Operational Plan.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders including; primary producers, agribusiness, industry groups, government and research providers to drive the transfer of knowledge and skills resulting in adoption of research outcomes.
• Demonstrating an entrepreneurial approach to explore, attract and negotiate co-investment (cash and in-kind) in RD&E by primary producers, companies, industry groups, other RDCs, governments, and research providers.
• Prepare and/or contribute to the development and delivery communication and extension outputs, media interviews, newsletter items, social media and other channels targeted to audience needs and maximise levy payer returns on investment.
• Identifying RD&E priorities and developing plans in consultation with industry stakeholders.
• Contribute to briefing and reporting to the Leadership Team, industry and government stakeholders and program partners, the impact of RD&E, ensuring the Levied and Emerging Industries programs undertake monitoring, evaluation and reporting according to AgriFutures policy.
• Effectively manage and meet budgetary requirements.
• Management of Steering Committees and Advisory Panels.
• Additional duties as required.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary or undertaking qualifications in science, leadership, business management or project management, economics or equivalent (desirable)
• 5 + years' experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in research and innovation Program Management including the identification of R&D priorities, developing RD&E plans and supporting budgets, and commissioning, contracting and managing RD&E projects.
• Demonstrated successful stakeholder engagement and management
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience of current and emerging rural issues
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring, evaluating and reporting on program and project performance, including budgeting and financial management.
• Demonstrated experience working both autonomously and in a team environment.

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