At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sustainable agriculture initiatives and manage a dynamic team in the sugarcane sector.
- Company: Established organisation focused on sustainable agriculture and environmental programs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work options, extra leave, and professional development support.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on farming practices and regional water quality while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership skills and experience in program management; agriculture knowledge is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 108000 - 154000 $ per year.
Your Employer
Our client is an established regional natural resource management organisation delivering sustainable agriculture and environmental programs across the Mackay and Whitsunday region.
Working with landholders, industry and funding partners, the organisation supports practical improvements in agricultural management and water quality.
The Role
This opportunity is for an experienced leader or senior program professional to manage sustainable agriculture initiatives within the sugarcane sector.
Based in Mackay or Proserpine, the role combines team leadership, program oversight, financial accountability and stakeholder engagement.
You will guide a developing team while maintaining strong relationships with industry and funding partners.
Benefits
- Base salary of $120,000–$140,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience.
- Hybrid working up to two days working from home per week.
- Additional annual leave and an organisation‑specific public holiday.
- Retention leave benefits at three, five and seven years of service.
- Professional development support and a wellbeing allowance.
- Opportunity to lead programs contributing to sustainable farming and improved environmental outcomes.
Duties
- Lead and develop a team of project professionals, supporting performance and professional growth.
- Oversee funded agricultural programs, budgets, delivery milestones and contractual obligations.
- Maintain strong relationships with growers, industry representatives and funding partners.
- Guide program planning, resource allocation, reporting and delivery priorities.
- Support practical improvements in farming practices and regional water quality outcomes.
Skills & Experience
- Proven leadership capability, including mentoring, developing and supporting teams.
- Strong experience managing programs, budgets, funding agreements and delivery commitments.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Sound commercial judgement, resilience and the ability to navigate complex priorities.
- Experience in agriculture, NRM or related programs is desirable; specialist sugarcane knowledge is not mandatory.
- Must Hold Current C Class driver's licence and Blue Card. Candidates must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the Mackay Isaac region.
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