Project Manager - Grains Australia

Overview

Grains Australia was established to deliver industry service functions on behalf of the Australian grains supply chain. Its core functions are to establish and maintain a grain variety classification system, to provide services that maintain and improve trade and market access, to develop long term market and consumer analysis and product awareness, to support longer term demand and value creation and to provide technical support and training to participants in the Australian grains industry and to its customers. Currently in a key phase of corporate development to invest into industry priority projects which create impact and value for the industry, now is an exciting time to join the organisation.

The Role

In this role, the Project Manager will be responsible for initiating, developing, and managing a portfolio of projects for Grains Australia, across the organisation’s strategic pillars of Classification, Trade and Market Access, Market Information and Market Education. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Project Manager will work systematically with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure that milestones are achieved, and that reporting (cost, time, quality) and timelines are managed efficiently. The Project Manager will also identify opportunities for collaboration and co-investment with external organisations (e.g. industry, and government) and for attracting grants for the ongoing development of the Australian grains sector. This is a fulltime hybrid role (2-3 days in office) or WFH – depending on candidate location.

The Person

• An established track record in project management (gained in a relevant industry sector)
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement / communication skills - to engage with growers, industry participants and the grains research community
• Research, grains and / or agribusiness industry experience
• A proactive approach to relationship management
• Emotional intelligence and sound commercial judgement
• Relevant qualifications
• A willingness to travel as required

On Offer

To attract a high calibre administration and coordination professional to this exciting national position, an attractive salary will be negotiated. On offer, is a rare opportunity to represent one of Australia’s key industry bodies – and to make a significant difference to Australia’s grain sector.

To Apply

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please call Charles Linton on 1300 380 701 or apply via www.rimfireresources.com.au

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