Project Manager

2 days ago

North Sydney Council, Australia Meat & Livestock Australia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Posted: 19/08/2025

Closing Date: 05/09/2025

Job Type: Contract

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

Job Category: Program & Project Management

  • Join a passionate industry supporting global demand for quality, sustainable red meat
  • Flexible, supporting and inclusive team culture with great rewards and benefits
  • Fixed Term Contract (16 months) to cover a period of parental leave
Job Description

About the Role

A unique and rewarding role to join our Genetics team to cover a period of maternity leave for 16 months. This role can be based in one of our MLA offices in North Sydney, Brisbane or Armidale.

Our ideal Project Manager – Livestock Genetics R&D has the ability to:

  • Work collaboratively in MLA to develop the strategy and implementation plans that addresses the industry priorities for the investment in genetics and genomics within the red meat industry
  • Work closely with contracted research organisations and service providers to ensure timely delivery of research outcomes
  • Assist with management of the National Livestock Genetics Consortium (NLGC) Taskforce
  • Facilitate and manage the Livestock Genetics Project Call process where required.
  • Representation of MLA in the context of genetics RD&A at industry events, including forums, workshops, seminars, field days and conferences
  • Assist with the preparation of reports and papers for the Livestock Genetics program for internal use as well as key industry stakeholders.

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 delivering world leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability

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 deliver world leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability. 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.

Applications close: 5 September 2025

If you have a question in relation to the advertised position, contact the Human Resources team by emailing

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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