AddressThe Company:
Our client provides evidence-based information from R&D projects, often with industry collaboration. The research projects deliver effective, rapid and efficient on-farm management strategies to optimise agronomic management options across the Mid North and Yorke Peninsula regions of South Australia. These include projects that are focused on agronomy, nutrition, weed management, farming systems, and reduced emissions production systems.
The research works across multiple projects of varying complexity - with their purpose being to protect, grow and innovate the industry, for the benefit of the broader industry.
The Position:
In this visible leadership position, the role will be responsible for:
- People and project management
- Overseeing the optimal impact of R&D project delivery
- Allocating resources and evaluating research effectiveness
- Stakeholder and industry engagement
- Coaching and mentoring an established research and extension team - with budgetary oversite and workforce planning
To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:
- Leadership experience of a research team – either functional and/or extension focussed
- Proven credibility and knowledge within agricultural research
- Sound leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Relevant post-graduate tertiary qualifications in science
- A willingness to live in Clare Valley, South Australia
On Offer:
This is a rare opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future of grains industry research in South Australia. On offer, is the opportunity to develop your career in research and development and leadership with one of the most prominent employers in the grains sector, nationally.
To Apply:
For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity please call Charles Linton on 1300 380 701. To apply, please use the linksAdditional information
- Significant Leadership Opportunity
- Management of an agricultural research and development (R&D) program
- Clare Valley, South Australia
