Senior PM – Data-Driven Producer Networks (Hybrid)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Hamilton; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Hamilton, Victoria is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a data-driven networks initiative. You will lead complex, multi-partner delivery across five workstreams, ensuring governance, budget control and milestone achievement.

The role requires proven experience in large, externally funded programs with partnerships across government, industry and researchers, plus a strong livestock systems background and practice-change approach.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, externally funded projects with multiple delivery partners, governance structures and milestone-based reporting.
• Strong understanding of livestock production systems and the RD&E continuum including producer networks and practice change approaches.
• Experience establishing and managing project governance, risk, procurement, contract management and performance reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Translate approved project design and contract into coordinated delivery across five interdependent workstreams.
• Establish project governance and controls, oversee budgets and resources, and manage risk and performance.
• Coordinate internal contributors and delivery partners to ensure milestones and reporting requirements are met.
• Build strategic relationships across government, industry, researchers and producer organisations to maximise impact.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & reporting

Risk management

Contract management

Partnership development

Budget management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science or related discipline

Project management qualification

Science/Agribusiness background

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Hamilton, Victoria is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a data-driven networks initiative. You will lead complex, multi-partner delivery across five workstreams, ensuring governance, budget control and milestone achievement.

The role requires proven experience in large, externally funded programs with partnerships across government, industry and researchers, plus a strong livestock systems background and practice-change approach.