Grower Partnerships & RD&E Manager

Perm Recruitment RF/BDT; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) seeks a Grower Relations Manager to strengthen regional engagement with growers, advisers and industry partners while supporting RD&E investments that address grower priorities.

You will travel regionally, manage relationships, assess regional challenges, develop investment proposals and represent GRDC at field days and events to deliver practical outcomes for Australia's grain growers.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of Australian grains and broadacre cropping systems.
• Experience in agronomy, agricultural research, extension, or industry engagement.
• Strong relationship-building and ability to engage with growers and industry partners.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to varied audiences.
• Experience in project management, documentation and contract oversight.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with growers, advisers and industry stakeholders.
• Identifying regional challenges and opportunities to inform RD&E investment priorities.
• Developing investment proposals that will lead to meaningful RD&E.
• Representing GRDC at relevant field days, workshops and events.
• Managing RD&E investments, including contracts, budgets and milestones.
• Monitoring investment outcomes and representing GRDC across regional industry networks.

Skills

Grains industry knowledge

Agronomy experience

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Project management

Written communication

Analytical skills

Travel willingness

Education

Tertiary qualification in agriculture

Job description

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) seeks a Grower Relations Manager to strengthen regional engagement with growers, advisers and industry partners while supporting RD&E investments that address grower priorities.

You will travel regionally, manage relationships, assess regional challenges, develop investment proposals and represent GRDC at field days and events to deliver practical outcomes for Australia's grain growers.