Regional Farm Delivery Lead - South Australia

Dairy Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 108,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Dairy Australia is seeking a Regional Manager, Farm Delivery for South Australia in a part-time 0.6 FTE capacity. You will lead a regional team, align with the South Australian RDP Board and Executive Officer, and drive services that reflect farmers’ needs while connecting regional insights to national strategy.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, relationship building with farmers and stakeholders, and delivering measurable regional impact through collaboration and sound planning.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in agriculture, commerce, natural resource management or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in agribusiness, extension, education or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the dairy industry and issues affecting South Australian dairy farming.
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing a regional or remotely based team.
• Strategic planning, financial management and governance capability.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the regional team to deliver impactful services for farmers.
• Partner with the RDP Board and Executive Officer to identify and progress regional priorities.
• Develop and manage regional plans, work programs, budgets and service delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with farmers, service providers, researchers and industry stakeholders.
• Represent Dairy Australia in regional strategic discussions and bring regional insights into national planning.
• Monitor regional delivery, outcomes and evaluation data to support learning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Education

Agriculture or related qualification

Job description

Dairy Australia is seeking a Regional Manager, Farm Delivery for South Australia in a part-time 0.6 FTE capacity. You will lead a regional team, align with the South Australian RDP Board and Executive Officer, and drive services that reflect farmers’ needs while connecting regional insights to national strategy.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, relationship building with farmers and stakeholders, and delivering measurable regional impact through collaboration and sound planning.