Manager, Grains Sustainability
Rimfire Resources AU5
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Published 3 weeks ago
Full time
Manager, Grains Sustainability
Manager, Grains Sustainability
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
CBD & Inner Suburbs , ACT
Category:
Agribusiness & Farming
Sub Category:
Agribusiness Manager
Date Published:
22-May-2026
Job Reference
1044002 C
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:
Manager, Grains Sustainability
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
CBD & Inner Suburbs , ACT
Category:
Agribusiness & Farming
Sub Category:
Agribusiness Manager
Date Published:
22-May-2026
Job Reference
1044002 C
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:
- Design, delivery and performance of R&D investments
- Procurement and contract management
- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
- 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.