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    Manager - Research Station - Kununurra, Australia - Agribusiness Recruitment

    Agribusiness Recruitment
    Agribusiness Recruitment Kununurra, Australia

    20 hours ago

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    Description

    Full Description

    • Opportunity to be involved with exciting research programs
    • Manage and oversee operations of researchers and technical staff to conduct research at a well-resourced facility
    • Great lifestyle – live on the Research Station or in town with access to some of the best coastline and inland camping in Australia

    About the Company

    The focus of the Department is to develop and protect Western Australia's agriculture and food sector and aquatic resources and build vibrant regions with strong economies.

    About the role

    We are seeking an experienced and dynamic horticultural farm manager to oversee and coordinate all facets of the Research Station, which will also include reporting back to head office.

    Responsibilities

    • Leads the team on the research facility
    • Optimises success of research trials by engaging with researchers to ensure they have clarity on the needs of the research trial and researchers have clarity on operational practicalities and limitations
    • Contributes to the effectiveness of the Branch by actively participating in the branch leadership team
    • Develops a cohesive team within the research facility and ensures effective team support from the research facility to other areas of DPIRD
    • Alerts appropriate levels of management to opportunities and concerns about government requests, department management and industry needs, through timely reporting
    • Supports emergency responses (e.g. people, system, infrastructure, etc.) as required