Agricultural Extension & Adoption Project Lead

Charles Sturt University; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance? No perks listed

Job summary

Charles Sturt University is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Extension & Adoption for its AgriPark in NSW. You will lead the design and delivery of extension programs and translate research into practical farmer-ready solutions.

You will collaborate with researchers, farmers, industry partners and funders, coordinating multi-stakeholder projects, managing budgets and reporting, and growing programs through new grants and proposals.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in agriculture or related discipline with extension experience.
• Proven experience leading extension projects with field days and workshops.
• Track record securing funding and managing multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong communication and relationship-building to influence diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of extension and adoption projects.
• Coordinate field days, demonstrations, trials, and workshops.
• Translate research results into practical solutions for farmers.
• Develop and secure funding opportunities for programs.

Skills

Agricultural extension

Grant writing

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Agriculture degree

Job description

Charles Sturt University is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Extension & Adoption for its AgriPark in NSW. You will lead the design and delivery of extension programs and translate research into practical farmer-ready solutions.

You will collaborate with researchers, farmers, industry partners and funders, coordinating multi-stakeholder projects, managing budgets and reporting, and growing programs through new grants and proposals.