Posted: 03/12/2024
Closing Date: 03/01/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: North Sydney, Brisbane or Armidale (Hybrid working)
Job Category: Agriculture, Nature & Animal, Biotech, R&D, Science, Program & Project Management
Job DescriptionDesign and manage research, development and adoption projects to improve productivity and sustainability of pastures and soil across Australia's grazing landscapes. This is a rewarding opportunity to gain excellent exposure to the operations of our business and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities: Engage with Australian red meat producers and develop research investments to meet their priorities.Oversee science investments to ensure they deliver tangible impact to the red meat sector.Our ideal Project Manager – Sustainable Feedbase Resources has: Post-graduate training and 5-10 years' experience in agricultural science, agronomy, natural resource management or related disciplines.Experience in multiple science disciplines relevant to the Feedbase Program (preferably including soil and plant science, and biometrics, or other relevant fields such as plant pathology, entomology, biotechnology).Project management experience including project planning, negotiation, budgeting, implementation and review.The ability to quickly understand unfamiliar science areas and communicate them in a simple way to a lay audience.The ability to connect with a wide range of stakeholders including red meat producers, their advisors and scientists.Ability to work effectively in teams, provide leadership to both team members and stakeholders and deal effectively with conflict.Knowledge of Australian red meat production systems, an affinity with rural Australia and a desire to improve productivity and sustainability of Australian grazing landscapes.What's on offer? The Australian red meat and livestock industry is passionate about caring for 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 sustainably, 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 ******.
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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