Senior Project Manager Data-Driven Networks

Department-of-Energy,-Environment-and-Climate-Action; Shire of Northern Grampians; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) invites applications for a Senior Project Manager, Data-Driven Networks to lead the MLA Donor Company co-funded Accelerating Adoption project in Grampians, Victoria. You will coordinate five interdependent workstreams, establish governance, manage budgets and performance, and drive milestones to maximise industry impact.

Applicants should hold a tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science, Science, Agribusiness or Project

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale externally funded projects with multiple delivery partners.
• Knowledge of governance, procurement and milestone reporting.
• Strong understanding of livestock production systems and the RD&E adoption continuum.
• Ability to build partnerships across government, industry, research and producer organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery across five interdependent workstreams and translate project design into coordinated activity.
• Establish governance, manage budgets and resources, and monitor risk and performance.
• Coordinate internal teams and delivery partners to meet milestones and reporting requirements.
• Foster strategic relationships with MLA Donor Company, producers, advisers, researchers and industry organisations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Governance

Contract management

Partnership building

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science / Science / Agribusiness / Project Management

Job description

Occupation: Agriculture and primary industries

Location: Grampians

Reference: 2562

Reporting to the Program Manager Meat & Wool, the Senior Project Manager, Data-Driven Networks will lead implementation of the MLA Donor Company co-funded Accelerating Adoption through Data-Driven Producer Networks project.

Accelerating Adoption through Data-Driven Producer Networks is a significant multi-year investment designed to accelerate adoption of data-informed decision making across Victoria's sheep and beef industries. Building on Agriculture Victoria's established producer networks, the project integrates five connected delivery streams: producer networks and engagement; adviser and service-provider capability; agent-led cohorts; a tiered measurement-to-management pathway; and supply-chain-aligned groups. The position is accountable for translating the approved project design and contract into coordinated delivery across five interdependent workstreams. The role will establish project governance and controls, oversee budgets and resources, manage risk and performance, coordinate internal contributors and delivery partners, and ensure contractual obligations, milestones and reporting requirements are achieved.

The role requires leadership of complex stakeholder and partnership arrangements involving MLA Donor Company, livestock producers, advisers, service providers, researchers, supply-chain participants and industry organisations. The position will build strategic relationships, align diverse stakeholder interests, negotiate practical solutions to delivery challenges and foster collaboration across organisations to achieve project outcomes and maximise industry impact.

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science, Science, Agribusiness, Project Management or a related discipline is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, externally funded projects involving multiple delivery partners, contractual obligations, governance arrangements and milestone-based reporting.
• Strong understanding of livestock production systems and the research, development, extension and adoption continuum, including producer networks, adviser capability development, benchmarking and practice change approaches.
• Experience establishing and managing project governance, risk management, procurement, contract management and performance reporting frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships across government, industry, research and producer organisations.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description , including the mandatory requirements.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [e-mail] .

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us .

Applications close Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11.59pm