Research Projects Manager

• Coordinating the activities of onsite project offices within the team to deliver effective research outcomes
• developing novel techniques to produce enhanced results, providing researchers with new or improved approaches to research or technological problems
• leading teams and/or collaborating with staff from other teams in meeting their objectives as required
• taking a lead role in project scoping and planning, making significant contributions to the research or technological direction, and may advise on the level and type of services that are provided
• closely coordinating with research staff in the planning and preparation of research projects
• communicating effectively with farm staff to accommodate both research and farm objectives
• collecting and processing data in an accurate manner and preparing reports for the team
• addressing problems promptly and in a constructive manner, and promptly communicating actions to the team

• Relevant tertiary degree in Agricultural Science, and/or significant relevant experience in Agricultural Science
• qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in relevant digital technology
• demonstrated experience in working with a research organisation and establishing and maintaining relationships with researchers
• strong communication and organisational skills, and ability to negotiate positive outcomes with both internal and external contacts
• proven ability to lead projects, and provide high-level coordination and supervision of diverse teams
• strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to manage, and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed team, and carry out tasks autonomously
• demonstrated ability and willingness to contribute novel ideas and approaches
• a current Australian driver’s licence

Experience in working in livestock farming, data handling & analysis, and knowledge of sustainable livestock production & digital monitoring

• Flexible work arrangements
• up to 15.4% superannuation
• leave entitlements
• career development opportunities
• diverse and inclusive teams