Head of Agricultural Field Research & Strategy

FIELD APPLIED RESEARCH AUSTRALIA LTD; Bannockburn; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

FIELD APPLIED RESEARCH AUSTRALIA LTD in Bannockburn, VIC is seeking a Research Director to steer the national research portfolio and drive impact across field science, program delivery and extension. You will join the senior management team and lead a national team, delivering strategic research outcomes and industry partnerships.

The role requires strong agricultural research experience, excellent communication and a proven ability to lead complex projects at regional or national levels.

Qualifications

• Experience leading research programmes and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and report-writing capabilities.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver research strategies and stakeholder partnerships.
• Demonstrated leadership across regional or national scales.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow FAR Australia's national research portfolio.
• Contribute as a member of the Senior Management Team.
• Lead, mentor and develop a national research team.
• Provide hands-on leadership during peak field research periods.
• Strengthen extension and industry adoption of research outcomes.
• Build partnerships across industry, government, universities and research institutions.
• Identify opportunities to expand organisational reach, impact and capability.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in agriculture, agronomy or related discipline

Job description

FIELD APPLIED RESEARCH AUSTRALIA LTD in Bannockburn, VIC is seeking a Research Director to steer the national research portfolio and drive impact across field science, program delivery and extension. You will join the senior management team and lead a national team, delivering strategic research outcomes and industry partnerships.

The role requires strong agricultural research experience, excellent communication and a proven ability to lead complex projects at regional or national levels.