Farm Delivery Regional Manager - SA

Dairy Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 108,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Dairy Australia is seeking a Regional Manager, Farm Delivery for South Australia in a part-time 0.6 FTE capacity. You will lead a regional team, align with the South Australian RDP Board and Executive Officer, and drive services that reflect farmers’ needs while connecting regional insights to national strategy.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, relationship building with farmers and stakeholders, and delivering measurable regional impact through collaboration and sound planning.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in agriculture, commerce, natural resource management or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in agribusiness, extension, education or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the dairy industry and issues affecting South Australian dairy farming.
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing a regional or remotely based team.
• Strategic planning, financial management and governance capability.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the regional team to deliver impactful services for farmers.
• Partner with the RDP Board and Executive Officer to identify and progress regional priorities.
• Develop and manage regional plans, work programs, budgets and service delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with farmers, service providers, researchers and industry stakeholders.
• Represent Dairy Australia in regional strategic discussions and bring regional insights into national planning.
• Monitor regional delivery, outcomes and evaluation data to support learning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Education

Agriculture or related qualification

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Adelaide

Job Category: Farming, Animals & Conservation

Job Description

At Dairy Australia, we believe in growing great futures - that includes yours. Here, you'll contribute to something bigger: the livelihood of farmers, the sustainability of communities in dairy regions and the future of one of Australia's most vital industries.

Working alongside people whose knowledge and passion run deep, you’ll love being part of a team where flexibility matters and support comes in abundance. What’s more, we’re as invested in your growth as we are in the industry's future.

Whether you’re new to the industry or bring years of experience to the table, if you’re after work that’s practical, challenging and deeply connected to real outcomes, you’ll find it at Dairy Australia. To learn more, watch the video below.

Your opportunity

This is an exciting part time (0.6) opportunity for a Regional Manager, Farm Delivery to lead Dairy Australia’s regional presence in South Australia and help deliver meaningful outcomes for dairy farmers and the broader industry.

As Regional Manager – South Australia, you will lead and support the regional team, working closely with the South Australian RDP Board and Executive Officer to ensure regional priorities, services and investments reflect the needs of farmers. Through strong leadership, collaboration and trusted relationships, you will connect regional insights with Dairy Australia’s national direction and help maximise our impact across the region.

Reporting To The General Manager, Farm Delivery, You Will

• Lead, coach and develop the regional team to deliver impactful services for farmers.
• Partner with the RDP Board and Executive Officer to identify and progress regional priorities.
• Develop and manage regional plans, work programs, budgets and service delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with farmers, service providers, researchers and industry stakeholders.
• Represent Dairy Australia in regional strategic discussions and bring regional insights into national planning.
• Monitor regional delivery, outcomes and evaluation data to support learning and continuous improvement.

About You

You are an experienced and collaborative leader who can bring people together around a shared purpose. You build trusted relationships, provide clarity and direction, and create an environment where people feel supported to contribute, grow and deliver their best work. You combine strategic thinking with a practical understanding of regional delivery and the needs of dairy farmers.

Success In This Role Will Be Supported By Your

• Relevant qualification in agriculture, commerce, natural resource management or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in agribusiness, extension, education or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the dairy industry and issues affecting South Australian dairy farming.
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing a regional or remotely based team.
• Strategic planning, financial management and governance capability.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

Why Dairy Australia?

Are you someone who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and make things happen? At Dairy Australia, you’ll fit right in.

Here, you’ll be surrounded by good people who are genuine, down to earth and as driven as you. Our people care – about the work, each other and doing what’s right for the industry. You’ll see this every day, whether you work in our Melbourne office or in any of our eight dairy regions across Australia.

We believe your best work happens when you're supported to thrive. That's why we focus on creating the right environment for you to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a genuine work-life balance.

What does this mean for you?

• Flexibility that works: Find a better balance with hybrid working across your home office and on-road farmer visits. Structure your work around what needs to get done - because we know your best work happens when life is in balance.
• Where good people grow: You'll be part of a close-knit, high-performing team of grounded changemakers, where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is actively encouraged.
• The tools you need to succeed: Including a vehicle allowance and any other resources necessary to effectively serve farmers across your region and drive real-world impact.
• Culture of innovation and care: Here at Dairy Australia, we’re open to each other’s ideas, we operate with integrity, and we're driven to find the best solutions for our employees and stakeholders - because we’re all united by a common purpose.

Join us and help build great futures

This is a part-time position working 0.6 FTE and requires regional travel, including overnight stays.

Please note: As part of Dairy Australia’s recruitment process, you may be required to undergo a National Police Check and provide evidence of your right to work in Australia.