Research Communications Manager - 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

Research Communications Manager - Farm & Industry

At Dairy Australia, we believe in growing great futures - that includes yours.Here, you’ll contribute to something bigger: the livelihood of farmers, the sustainability of communities in dairy regions and the future of one of Australia's most vital industries.

Working alongside people whose knowledge and passion run deep, you’ll love being part of a team where flexibility matters and support comes in abundance. What’s more, we’re as invested in your growth as we are in the industry's future.

Whether you’re new to the industry or bring years of experience to the table, if you’re after work that’s practical, challenging and deeply connected to real outcomes, you’ll find it at Dairy Australia. To learn more, watch the video below.

Your opportunity

In the role of Research Communications Manager - Farm & Industry, you will connect research, communication, learning and farmer insight. Working alongside R&D leaders, researchers and teams across Dairy Australia, you will identify the most valuable insights from our research portfolio and translate complex science into credible, practical and engaging content for different audiences.

This is an exciting part - time (0.8) opportunity to help bring Dairy Australia’s research to life, ensuring our investment in innovation is understood, valued and applied by farmers and industry stakeholders.

Reporting to the GM – Research and Innovation, you will:

• 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.

About you

You are a skilled communicator and collaborative people leader who can find the meaningful story within complex research. You balance scientific accuracy with accessibility and practical relevance, building trusted relationships that help connect research with the people who can benefit from it.

Success in this role will be supported by your:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in agriculture, communications, education or a related discipline.


• Experience translating complex scientific or technical information into engaging communications.


• Understanding of agricultural research, innovation, 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.

Why Dairy Australia?

Are you someone who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and make things happen? At Dairy Australia, you’ll fit right in.

Here, you’ll be surrounded by good people who are genuine, down to earth and as driven as you. Our people care – about the work, each other and doing what’s right for the industry. You’ll see this every day, whether you work in our Melbourne office or in any of our eight dairy regions across Australia.

We believe your best work happens when you're supported to thrive. That's why we focus on creating the right environment for you to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a genuine work-life balance.

What does this mean for you?

• Flexibility that works:Find a better balance with hybrid working across our Southbank office and your home office. Structure your work around what needs to get done - because we know your best work happens when life is in balance.


• Where good people grow:You'll be part of a close-knit, high-performing team of grounded changemakers, where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is actively encouraged.


• Culture of innovation and care:Here at Dairy Australia, we’re open to each other’s ideas, we operate with integrity, and we're driven to find the best solutions for our employees and stakeholders - because we’re all united by a common purpose.

Join us and help build great futures

Please note:As part of Dairy Australia’s recruitment process, you may be required to undergo a National Police Check and provide evidence of your right to work in Australia.