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If you are passionate about agriculture and want to be a part of a company with real-world exposure and opportunities to impact agri-environmental sustainability, read on!
At IAE, our focus is meeting the real-world needs of agricultural and allied industries by providing quality, fit-for-purpose assessment, analytics and advisory services to help improve production systems and the environment. We are a growing, high-capacity/high-care team focused on meeting the growing challenges facing our clients now and into the future. We are an industry leader working regionally, nationally and internationally across major agri-food and agri-fibre industries.
Due to an expanding workload, we are looking for an experienced Project Operations Coordinator to engage and coach our exceptional project teams to deliver projects from end-to-end seamlessly, assisting project managers with resource management, completing projects to deadline, to budget, and to quality standards. The role will join our Toowoomba team full-time, be a part of key project activities and help us continue to deliver on our vision of 'Creating Innovative Solutions for Agriculture and the Environment." We aim to deliver this vision by enabling our clients to understand their supply chain environmental impacts, set meaningful sustainability targets, deliver lower environmental impacts over the short, medium and long term and offset / inset where required.
The Project Operations Coordinator will use their high-level data analysis skills to deliver projects and support the IA team in delivering industry-leading projects for major food, fibre and agribusiness clients around Australia.
Role Requirements (e.g. academic qualifications, work experience and skills):
- Demonstrated experience in a project management or Project Operations coordination role (or equivalent), preferably with quality management experience and in a consulting context.
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Project Management (certification or training).
- Advanced skills in the Microsoft 365 suite, particularly in Excel, Word, Outlook, Sharepoint and Teams.
- Highly developed organisational skills to plan and meet deadlines in a high-demand technical or commercial work environment across multiple projects.
- Advanced communication and negotiation skills with the ability to collaborate, coach and influence people at all levels.
- Confidence in using and coaching others to use project management software, resource planning or CRM platforms.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and change management that lasts.Outstanding attention to detail with a desire for excellence.
- Willingness to learn and undertake professional development if required, and to participatein performance management processes if required.
- A familiarity with passion and genuine concern for the agricultural industry and a desire to develop a lasting career in agri-environmental consultancy and make a genuine and meaningful difference with the work you produce (note: an interest in agriculture is essential, and a background in agriculture is highly valued).
- Actively represent IAE’s values (Integrity | Innovation | Care) in all that you do, with reference to all relevant company procedures, including regard for the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues.
- NOTE: Experience in fast-paced, growing workplaces will be highly regarded.
This role is an opportunity to join a highly respected industry leader in agri-environmental sustainability, working on diverse projects across Australia and the globe. The ideal candidate would have a solid understanding of the issues facing the Agricultural industry, especially regarding sustainability, gained through experience. They will also be a self-confident individual who understands their role within a team, being able to provide both leadership and support as required. On-the-job and formal training will be provided as required, and opportunities may exist to utilise the outcomes from your work to obtain other qualifications.
To apply
Apply now by submitting your CV and a cover letter addressing the key criteria (above) to hiring@integrityag.net.au before the closing date. This position may be filled prior to the closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Integrity Ag is a fast-growing agricultural and environmental consultancy working across all the major agri-food and fibre industries, regionally, nationally and internationally. Following the success and growth of our company, we are now hiring to expand and strengthen our team. Our work spans from on-farm consultancy to industry-leading research and development, with a technical focus on environmental management and carbon. As a company, we value a collaborative and enjoyable work environment with flexibility to help you meet your career goals and maintain a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to providing excellent and ethical outcomes for agriculture and the environment, our staff, and everyday Australians. To learn more about what we do, visit our website: www.integrityag.net.au.
Benefits of working at IAE include:
• Flexible and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to work with a highly regarded team delivering meaningful, impactful projects to some of Australia’s largest landholders
• Attractive staff benefits and salary packages can be negotiated depending on experience and qualifications
• A great team of passionate professionals
• Based in beautiful Toowoomba, a rural centre with big-city benefits but a better quality of life
