National Plant Phenomics Programs Lead

University of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Adelaide invites applications for the APPN Collaborative Programs Manager based at Waite Campus to lead nationally significant plant phenomics programs. You will coordinate researchers, technical specialists, industry partners and service providers, driving projects from planning to outcomes and ensuring impact for agriculture across Australia.

Reporting to the Associate Director of National Field Phenomics, you will join a national network of partners, support data and

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects, programs, research activities, or operational workflows involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in agricultural research, field trials, plant phenomics, remote sensing, or a related field.
• Experience managing project documentation, work plans, schedules, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Experience coordinating data collection, data management, or quality assurance activities across multiple projects or locations.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating project financial and administrative processes, including budgets, contracts, invoices and service agreements, and developing effective working relationships with researchers, technical colleagues, service providers and external collaborators

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex projects, programs, and research activities involving multiple stakeholders.
• Manage data collection, reporting, and documentation to ensure timely delivery of outcomes.
• Support collaborative platforms and systems (e.g., UAV-based analytics) to enable national plant phenomics initiatives.
• Ensure research programs are delivered from planning through to outcomes and benefits for Australian agriculture.

Skills

Project coordination

Agricultural research

Data management

Documentation & reporting

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

The University of Adelaide invites applications for the APPN Collaborative Programs Manager based at Waite Campus to lead nationally significant plant phenomics programs. You will coordinate researchers, technical specialists, industry partners and service providers, driving projects from planning to outcomes and ensuring impact for agriculture across Australia.

Reporting to the Associate Director of National Field Phenomics, you will join a national network of partners, support data and