Grower Relations Lead: RD&E Investment (13-Month)

Perm Recruitment RF/BDT; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GRDC is seeking a Grower Relations Manager for a 13-month maternity leave contract in Wagga Wagga, NSW. You will strengthen regional engagement with growers, advisers and researchers to identify challenges and develop RD&E investment opportunities that address grower priorities.

This role combines industry engagement, technical understanding and investment management, with travel to regional events and field days to promote adoption of research findings on farm.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of Australian grains and broadacre cropping systems.
• Experience in agronomy, agricultural research, extension, industry engagement or related fields.
• Strong relationship-building skills and confidence engaging with growers and industry stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to different audiences.
• Strong analytical, organisational and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects, competing priorities and detailed documentation.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in RD&E investment and contract management.
• Proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with growers, advisers and industry stakeholders.
• Identify regional challenges and opportunities to inform RD&E investment priorities.
• Develop investment proposals leading to meaningful RD&E for Australian grain growers.
• Represent GRDC at field days, workshops and events.
• Manage RD&E investments, including contracts, budgets and delivery milestones.
• Monitor investment outcomes and represent GRDC across regional industry networks.

Skills

Relationship-building

Written communication

Communication of technical info

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Proactive & adaptable

Education

Agriculture-related degree

Job description

GRDC is seeking a Grower Relations Manager for a 13-month maternity leave contract in Wagga Wagga, NSW. You will strengthen regional engagement with growers, advisers and researchers to identify challenges and develop RD&E investment opportunities that address grower priorities.

This role combines industry engagement, technical understanding and investment management, with travel to regional events and field days to promote adoption of research findings on farm.