Design and manage research, development and adoption projects to improve productivity and sustainability of pastures and soil across Australia's grazing landscapes. This is a rewarding opportunity to gain excellent exposure to the operations of our business and external stakeholders

Our ideal Project Manager – Sustainable Feedbase Resources has:

• Post-graduate training and 5-10 years’ experience in agricultural science, agronomy, natural resource management or related disciplines.
• Experience in multiple science disciplines relevant to the Feedbase Program (preferably including soil and plant science, and biometrics, or other relevant fields such as plant pathology, entomology, biotechnology.
• Project management experience including project planning, negotiation, budgeting, implementation and review.
• The ability to quickly understand unfamiliar science areas and communicate them in a simple way to a lay audience.
• The ability to connect with a wide range of stakeholders including red meat producers, their advisors and scientists.
• Ability to work effectively in teams, provide leadership to both team members and stakeholders and deal effectively with conflict.
• Knowledge of Australian red meat production systems, an affinity with rural Australia and a desire to improve productivity and sustainability of Australian grazing landscapes.

For more information refer to the position description. Apply now via the link to submit your application (incl. resume).

What’s on offer?

The Australian red meat and livestock industry is passionate about caring about our animals, land, people and communities. Working together, we strive to push boundaries and continuously improve to endure prosperity for the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We are focused on delivering world leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability

At Meat & Livestock Australia we offer a flexible hybrid work environment and benefits including paid parental leave, wellbeing support, rebatable employer salary packaging and social club activities. You'll learn on the job in a supportive environment and have access to learning and development opportunities so that you can continue to grow and develop your career.

Who are we?
Meat & Livestock Australia is a service provider to the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We work in partnership with industry and the Australian Government to deliver marketing, research and development products and services to beef, sheep and goat producers, with the core purpose to deliver world leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability.​

The Australian red meat and livestock industry makes a significant contribution to the economy and livelihoods of many Australians.  Australian red meat is produced sustainably, in high welfare systems and is an important part of a healthy balanced diet.

Applications close: 5^th January, 2025

If you have a question in relation to the advertised position, contact the Human Resources team by emailing careers@mla.com.au

Candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the advertisement. MLA reserves the right to close applications for the position prior to the advertised date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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