• Lead a strategic, multi-institutional program driving capacity building and research extension in WA agriculture.
• Design and deliver postgraduate, extension, and evaluation programs across a state-wide research collaboration.
• Full-time appointment until 30 June 2026, fixed-term basis, with a possibility for extension.
• Secondments from partner organisations welcome | Base salary range: $167,408 – $172,584 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area
The WA Agricultural Research Collaboration (WAARC) is a state-wide strategic alliance between the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), CSIRO, Grower Group Alliance (GGA), Murdoch University, Curtin University, and The University of Western Australia (UWA). WAARC is reinvigorating WA’s agricultural research ecosystem by aligning research with industry priorities and enabling world-class, applied research across the supply chain. WAARC connects researchers, growers, and industry to deliver practical impact for Western Australia’s agricultural sector.

About the opportunity

• Lead the design, implementation, and strategic oversight of WAARC’s Capacity Building and Extension Program, ensuring alignment with sector needs.
• Establish and manage WAARC’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework, ensuring consistency across all projects and activities.
• Design and manage a Postgraduate and Scholarship Program to develop future talent in agricultural research and extension.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in designing and managing Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks for a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to design and lead a Postgraduate Program, including scholarships and research supervision pathways.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across a multi-institutional, industry-connected environment.
• Excellent strategic thinking, planning, and reporting capabilities.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills, including report writing and industry engagement.

Special Requirements

• A valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to travel interstate occasionally.
• This role requires a National Police Check and Finance Check

Position description:  Program Lead (520356).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Debra Mullan, WAARC Chief Operating Officer, at debra.mullan@uwa.edu.au. 

How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 12 June 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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