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The Program Manager – Farm Business Resilience leads the delivery of a significant statewide initiative aimed at strengthening the long-term sustainability and adaptability of Tasmania’s agricultural sector. Based within the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and working closely with the TAS Farm Innovation Hub, the role oversees the implementation of Phase 2 of the Future Drought Fund Farm Business Resilience Program. Reporting at a senior level, the position provides strategic leadership and direction to ensure the program achieves its objectives, supporting farmers and agricultural enterprises to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to manage economic, environmental, and climate-related risks. The role is responsible for program oversight, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, working collaboratively with government, industry, and community partners to deliver high-quality outcomes. It also plays a key role in shaping program direction, ensuring alignment with workforce, sector, and policy priorities while strengthening resilience across Tasmania’s agricultural communities.
Job Responsibility
Lead the strategic planning, delivery, and evaluation of the Farm Business Resilience Program across Tasmania
Provide leadership and direction to the program team, ensuring effective coordination, performance, and outcomes
Build and maintain strong partnerships with government, industry, and community stakeholders to support program success
Oversee program governance, reporting, and budget management to ensure compliance and effective resource use
Drive continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring the program responds to emerging sector needs and delivers measurable impact
Requirements
Demonstrated experience in program or project management, ideally within agriculture, natural resource management, or a related field
Proven ability to lead and manage teams, delivering complex programs and achieving strategic outcomes
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working across government, industry, and community sectors
Experience managing budgets, reporting, and governance requirements for large-scale programs
Highly developed communication and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively from executive through to community level
Post-graduate degree, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and training, in agribusiness, business, regional development, natural resource management, agricultural extension, education or adult learning
A Class 'C' Driver Licence valid in Australia
A Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) or the willingness to obtain