Research Communications Lead, Farm & Industry

Dairy Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Dairy Australia in Melbourne is seeking a Research Communications Manager - Farm & Industry to connect research, learning and farmer insight. You’ll translate complex science into credible, practical content for diverse audiences and lead the communication of milestones and innovations.

This 0.8 FTE role offers hybrid working between our Southbank office and your home, with opportunities to grow, collaborate with R&D leaders, researchers and Dairy Australia teams across Australia.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in agriculture, communications, education or a related discipline.
• Experience translating complex scientific information into engaging communications.
• Understanding of agricultural research, extension or knowledge-transfer processes.
• Experience developing content and coordinating communications across multiple channels and projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship-management and presentation capability.
• Experience leading projects, programs or small teams and coordinating specialist resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead the communication and translation of research findings, milestones and innovations.
• Build a forward communications pipeline across Dairy Australia’s R&D portfolio.
• Translate complex science into credible, accessible and practical content for different audiences.
• Guide the development of learning resources that support understanding and application.
• Lead farmer advisory panels that bring farmer insight into research and communication.
• Work across Dairy Australia to deliver a coordinated and relevant stakeholder experience.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Content development

Learning resources

Education

Tertiary qualification in agriculture/communications/education

Job description

Dairy Australia in Melbourne is seeking a Research Communications Manager - Farm & Industry to connect research, learning and farmer insight. You’ll translate complex science into credible, practical content for diverse audiences and lead the communication of milestones and innovations.

This 0.8 FTE role offers hybrid working between our Southbank office and your home, with opportunities to grow, collaborate with R&D leaders, researchers and Dairy Australia teams across Australia.