Senior Program Lead - Sustainable Agriculture (Hybrid)

Agri Talent Pty; Mackay Regional, Proserpine; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work up to 2 days/week

Additional annual leave

Organisation public holiday

Retention leave at 3/5/7 years

Professional development support

Wellbeing allowance

Job summary

Agri Talent Pty is seeking an experienced leader or senior program professional to manage sustainable agriculture initiatives within the sugarcane sector. Based in Mackay or Proserpine, the role combines team leadership, program oversight, financial accountability and stakeholder engagement.

You will guide a developing team while maintaining strong relationships with industry and funding partners. Hybrid working up to two days from home per week is available.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership capability, including mentoring, developing and supporting teams.
• Experience managing programs, budgets, funding agreements and delivery commitments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Sound commercial judgement, resilience and the ability to navigate complex priorities.
• Experience in agriculture, NRM or related programs desirable; specialist sugarcane knowledge is not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of project professionals, supporting performance and professional growth.
• Oversee funded agricultural programs, budgets, delivery milestones and contractual obligations.
• Maintain strong relationships with growers, industry representatives and funding partners.
• Guide program planning, resource allocation, reporting and delivery priorities.
• Support practical improvements in farming practices and regional water quality outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Program management

Budgets

Funding agreements

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Relationship management

Commercial judgement

Resilience

Agriculture knowledge

NRM knowledge

Job description

Agri Talent Pty is seeking an experienced leader or senior program professional to manage sustainable agriculture initiatives within the sugarcane sector. Based in Mackay or Proserpine, the role combines team leadership, program oversight, financial accountability and stakeholder engagement.

You will guide a developing team while maintaining strong relationships with industry and funding partners. Hybrid working up to two days from home per week is available.