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Building on Agriculture Victoria's established producer networks, the project integrates five connected delivery streams: producer networks and engagement; adviser and service-provider capability; agent-led cohorts; a tiered measurement-to-management pathway; and supply-chain-aligned groups. The position is accountable for translating the approved project design and contract into coordinated delivery across five interdependent workstreams. The role will establish project governance and controls, oversee budgets and resources, manage risk and performance, coordinate internal contributors and delivery partners, and ensure contractual obligations, milestones and reporting requirements are achieved.\n\nThe role requires leadership of complex stakeholder and partnership arrangements involving MLA Donor Company, livestock producers, advisers, service providers, researchers, supply-chain participants and industry organisations. The position will build strategic relationships, align diverse stakeholder interests, negotiate practical solutions to delivery challenges and foster collaboration across organisations to achieve project outcomes and maximise industry impact.\n\nWorking across the Meat and Wool program, Agriculture Victoria and a broad network of industry and service-delivery partners, the position provides clear end-to-end accountability for delivery of the MLA Donor Company project and realisation of its intended outcomes.\n\nSpecialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications\n\nAn appropriate tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science, Science, Agribusiness, Project Management or a related discipline is mandatory.\n\nDemonstrated experience leading large-scale, externally funded projects involving multiple delivery partners, contractual obligations, governance arrangements and milestone-based reporting.\n\nStrong understanding of livestock production systems and the research, development, extension and adoption continuum, including producer networks, adviser capability development, benchmarking and practice change approaches.\n\nExperience establishing and managing project governance, risk management, procurement, contract management and performance reporting frameworks.\n\nDemonstrated ability to build effective partnerships across government, industry, research and producer organisations.\n\nThis is a fixed term position available until 31 December 2029. The work location for this position is Hamilton, Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.\n\nTo be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.\n\nPlease refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.\n\nHow to Apply:\n\nIf you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. \n\nClick the ‘Apply’ button and you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account.\n\nApplications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 15 November 2026.\n\nAll applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.\n\nOther relevant information:\n\nPreferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.\n\nTo be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.\n\nAn inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace\n\nDEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.\n\nWe strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [email protected].\n\nWe support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. 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