Grower Relations Manager - RD&E Investments (Fixed-Term)

Rimfire Resources AU5; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) seeks a Grower Relations Manager on a fixed-term contract to strengthen regional industry engagement and support RD&E investments for grain growers. You will connect with growers, advisers and stakeholders, manage investments, and represent GRDC across regional networks.

The role combines industry engagement, technical understanding and investment management, with travel across regions and collaboration with growers and researchers to influence

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
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in agriculture, agricultural science or a related discipline

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with growers, advisers and industry stakeholders
• Identify regional challenges and opportunities to inform RD&E investment priorities
• Develop investment proposals that will lead to meaningful research, development and extension for Australian grain growers
• Represent GRDC at relevant 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
• The role involves regular regional travel, including overnight stays during peak industry activity periods

Skills

Grains knowledge

Agronomy experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Contract management

Adaptable mindset

Tertiary qualifications

Education

Agriculture degree

Job description

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) seeks a Grower Relations Manager on a fixed-term contract to strengthen regional industry engagement and support RD&E investments for grain growers. You will connect with growers, advisers and stakeholders, manage investments, and represent GRDC across regional networks.

The role combines industry engagement, technical understanding and investment management, with travel across regions and collaboration with growers and researchers to influence