Manager, Digital Agriculture And Artificial Intelligence

Manager, Digital Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence As one of the world's leading grains research organisations, the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) plays an integral role in driving research outcomes and innovations that directly benefit Australia's grain industry. GRDC's purpose is to invest in research, development and extension (RD&E) to create enduring profitability for Australian grain growers.

We are seeking a Manager, Digital Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence based in Canberra.

GRDC is happy to review applications from alternate locations on a case-by-case basis, noting that Adelaide and Canberra are preferred.

Role Reporting to the Senior Manager, Enabling Technologies, you will lead the identification, development, and management of R&D investments that apply digital agronomy, precision agriculture, and AI-driven solutions to the grains sector. You'll work across a diverse portfolio—from remote sensing and on-farm automation to data-driven crop management—ensuring projects deliver real value to Australian grain growers.

Key responsibilities include :

Developing and managing high-impact R&D proposals and investments.

Providing technical leadership across GRDC's broader portfolio, including genetics, crop protection, and farming systems.

Building and maintaining strong networks with industry, research, and commercial partners.

Supporting commercialisation and adoption pathways for innovative technologies.

Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will have :

5+ years of experience in digital agriculture, ag-tech, data science, or agronomy.

Proven ability to develop business cases and manage complex R&D projects.

Strong negotiation, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

A passion for innovation and a track record of delivering results in a collaborative environment.

Mandatory Requirements : Must be prepared to travel as and when required.

Must be willing to undergo all Pre-employment Medical checks.

Must have a valid Australian Driver's Licence as deemed necessary.

Please include a CV and cover letter in your application.

For more information about working with GRDC, please visit

GRDC is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability (PwD), First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, mature age and young workers. GRDC will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.

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How many years' experience do you have as a Digital Manager? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check? The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is one of the world's leading grains research organisations, responsible for planning, investing in and overseeing RD&E to deliver improvements in production, sustainability and profitability across the Australian grains industry.

The GRDC's primary objective is to drive the discovery, development and delivery of world-class innovation to enhance the productivity, profitability and sustainability of Australian grain growers and benefit the industry and the wider community.

The GRDC is a statutory corporation, founded in 1990, under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 (PIRD Act), it is subject to accountability and reporting obligations set out in the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). The GRDC's portfolio department is the Australian Government Department of Agriculture.

The functions of the GRDC under the Act include coordinating or funding R&D activities; monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the impact of R&D activities on the grains industry and the wider community; and facilitating the dissemination, adoption and commercialisation of the results of R&D.

Source : This is an extract from the company's own website.

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is one of the world's leading grains research organisations, responsible for planning, investing in and overseeing RD&E to deliver improvements in production, sustainability and profitability across the Australian grains industry.

The GRDC's primary objective is to drive the discovery, development and delivery of world-class innovation to enhance the productivity, profitability and sustainability of Australian grain growers and benefit the industry and the wider community.

The GRDC is a statutory corporation, founded in 1990, under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 (PIRD Act), it is subject to accountability and reporting obligations set out in the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). The GRDC's portfolio department is the Australian Government Department of Agriculture.

The functions of the GRDC under the Act include coordinating or funding R&D activities; monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the impact of R&D activities on the grains industry and the wider community; and facilitating the dissemination, adoption and commercialisation of the results of R&D.

Source : This is an extract from the company's own website.

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