Grower Engagement & RD&E Investment Manager

Rimfire Resources AU5; Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GRDC is seeking a Grower Relations Manager to strengthen regional industry engagement and support RD&E investments that address grower priorities. Reporting to the Senior Regional Manager, you will connect directly with growers, advisers and the GRDC network, blending industry engagement with investment management.

The role requires travel across the region, the ability to communicate complex information clearly, and a proactive approach to developing investment proposals and monitoring outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building skills with growers and industry stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and written communication abilities.
• Experience in project management and documentation control.
• Commercial awareness and interest in RD&E investment and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Engage with growers, advisers and industry networks to identify priorities.
• Develop investment proposals guiding RD&E investments for regional growers.
• Manage RD&E investments including contracts, budgets and milestones.
• Represent GRDC at field days, workshops and events and coordinate travel.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication of technical info

Analytical & organizational skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Adaptive/proactive

Education

Tertiary qualification in agriculture/science or related discipline

Job description

GRDC is seeking a Grower Relations Manager to strengthen regional industry engagement and support RD&E investments that address grower priorities. Reporting to the Senior Regional Manager, you will connect directly with growers, advisers and the GRDC network, blending industry engagement with investment management.

The role requires travel across the region, the ability to communicate complex information clearly, and a proactive approach to developing investment proposals and monitoring outcomes.