Manager, Grains Sustainability
Rimfire Resources AU5 ·www.rimfireresources.com.au
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Please note: This role can be based in Adelaide preferred, Canberra, Toowoomba or Perth
The Company
Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is responsible for planning, investing, and overseeing research, development, and extension for the grains sector in Australia. They meet the evolving needs of grain growers with a vision to be regarded as the grower’s “RD&E department.” GRDC believes it should be a valued grower asset that is open, transparent, and trusted - a true research partner who seeks to be agile and business like in their operations and improve productivity and profitability for growers.
The Opportunity
GRDC is seeking a Manager, Grains Sustainability to lead, coordinate and enable the GRDC’s approach to sustainability across the Australian grains industry. This is developing and managing the RDE investments across the sustainability portfolio.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Enabling Technologies, you will be providing strategic advice, investment level analysis, management and industry engagement across the full sustainability spectrum. This includes natural capital, greenhouse gas emissions, climate resilience, biodiversity, social and human capital, circularity, energy and biofuels along with the metrics and governance that underpin trusted outcomes.
It is a key enabling role, ensuring sustainability is embedded across grain production systems, RD&E investments, industry and ag sector level partnerships.
The role involves:
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
There is travel in the role, some out of hour’s work required, valid driver’s licence and full Australian Working Rights (Citizenship or Permanent Residency) are required.
Why This Role
This is a great opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the future profitability of Australia’s grain industry. GRDC aim to enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability of Australian grain growers and benefit the industry and wider community.
For confidential enquiries and a copy of the Position Description, please phone Al Kellaway on 1300 380 701 or apply via rimfireresources.com.au.
The Company
Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is responsible for planning, investing, and overseeing research, development, and extension for the grains sector in Australia. They meet the evolving needs of grain growers with a vision to be regarded as the grower’s “RD&E department.” GRDC believes it should be a valued grower asset that is open, transparent, and trusted - a true research partner who seeks to be agile and business like in their operations and improve productivity and profitability for growers.
The Opportunity
GRDC is seeking a Manager, Grains Sustainability to lead, coordinate and enable the GRDC’s approach to sustainability across the Australian grains industry. This is developing and managing the RDE investments across the sustainability portfolio.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Enabling Technologies, you will be providing strategic advice, investment level analysis, management and industry engagement across the full sustainability spectrum. This includes natural capital, greenhouse gas emissions, climate resilience, biodiversity, social and human capital, circularity, energy and biofuels along with the metrics and governance that underpin trusted outcomes.
It is a key enabling role, ensuring sustainability is embedded across grain production systems, RD&E investments, industry and ag sector level partnerships.
The role involves:
- Design, delivery and performance of R&D investments
- Procurement and contract management
- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Understanding of sustainability concepts and their agricultural applications in Australian grain production systems
- Experience in policy, industry engagement, technology development or investment environments
- Experience in design, delivery and management of RDE projects
- Ability to work closely with wide range of stakeholders
- Ability to influence and communicate technical information clearly
- Tertiary qualifications in Agricultural, environmental science, engineering or related discipline with preference for higher degree research training.
There is travel in the role, some out of hour’s work required, valid driver’s licence and full Australian Working Rights (Citizenship or Permanent Residency) are required.
Why This Role
This is a great opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the future profitability of Australia’s grain industry. GRDC aim to enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability of Australian grain growers and benefit the industry and wider community.
For confidential enquiries and a copy of the Position Description, please phone Al Kellaway on 1300 380 701 or apply via rimfireresources.com.au.
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