Manager

Job Description

<strong>What You Will Do</strong><p><br></p><ul><li> Identify new agricultural industry development opportunities specific to the region and develop projects and lead multidisciplinary teams to respond to, and deliver on, these opportunities</li><li> Utilise and develop strategic networks, including within DAF and other state agencies, to deliver a suite of services to help industry and enterprises address supply chain challenges; grow their business and; contribute to the regional economy</li><li> Lead the delivery of regional projects and activities and relevant state-wide initiatives on behalf of the RED Team when required</li><li> Mentor, guide, lead and develop staff in a changing environment to deliver upon rural economic development priorities in the region and across Queensland</li><li> Contribute as part of the DAF natural disaster response to quantify impacts and ensure that agribusinesses in North region recover quickly following an emergency / natural disaster event</li></ul><p><br></p><strong>Essential Requirements</strong><p><br></p><strong>What you will bring</strong><p><br></p><ul><li> Working in Townsville you will be working in the North Region’s regional office. Staff within your team are based in in both Townsville and Cairns and the Team services projects across the broader region including the North West</li><li> Knowledge of agricultural production systems and associated supply chains, and ability to apply this knowledge for economic growth is critical as a key responsibility of this role will be the delivery of the Queensland Government’s North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy Implementation Plan to 2025. The Department is the lead for Initiative 1.5 Increase agricultural production as part of this strategy and this position is responsible for the on-ground delivery of key outcomes developed as part of the Implementation Plan</li><li> Apply research and analytical skills to gain information, data and background to support decisions, project outcomes and inform briefing material as it relates to agricultural production in the region as well as common themes across the state of Queensland</li><li> Experience in the management of staff and project outcomes is required in your performance of this role</li><li> Ability to travel and undertake work remotely</li><li> Proven record of working independently</li><li> A Class Drivers licence</li></ul><p><br></p><strong>Why our people choose us</strong><p><br></p><ul><li> Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making QLD a better place to live</li><li> Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance</li><li> Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation through QSuper</li><li> A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader QLD public sector</li><li> Access to confidential free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our employee assistance program</li><li> We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace</li></ul><p><br></p>Just imagine what you could achieve with us.<p><br></p><strong>For Further Information Please See The Role Description.</strong><p><br></p>Applications to remain current for 12 months.<p><br></p>Further information<p><br></p>We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.<p><br></p>Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.