Grower Relations 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

The Company

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is responsible for planning, investing in and overseeing research, development and extension (RD&E) for Australia's grains sector. Working closely with growers and industry, GRDC invests in research and extension that improves productivity, profitability and sustainability across Australian grain production systems.

The Opportunity

GRDC is seeking a Grower Relations Manager to strengthen regional industry engagement and support the delivery of RD&E investments that address grower priorities. Reporting to the Senior Regional Manager and working within the Grower and Stakeholder Engagement team, you'll connect directly with growers, advisers and the organisation. This is a varied role combining industry engagement, technical understanding and investment management, with the opportunity to influence regional priorities and manage investments that deliver practical outcomes for Australian grain growers.

• Building strong 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 research, development and extension for Australian grain growers
• Representing GRDC at relevant field days, workshops and events
• Managing RD&E investments, including contracts, budgets and delivery milestones
• Monitoring investment outcomes and representing GRDC across regional industry networks

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• 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
• The ability to communicate technical information clearly to different audiences
• Strong analytical, organisational and written communication skills
• The ability to manage projects, competing priorities and detailed documentation
• Commercial awareness and an interest in RD&E investment and contract management
• A proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to develop new skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in agriculture, agricultural science or a related discipline

Importantly, GRDC is seeking someone who understands the grains industry, enjoys working with people and can bring together technical knowledge and practical industry needs.

The role involves regular regional travel, including overnight stays during peak industry activity periods.

Why This Role

• Move beyond individual farms or portfolios and influence outcomes across the grains industry
• Have a genuine say in regional research priorities and where RD&E investment is directed
• Work closely with growers, researchers and industry leaders on challenges that matter