Project Officer

Coordinate the delivery of a significant multi-partner research investment focused on accelerating the development of improved wheat and barley varieties through new breeding technologies. You will work closely with scientists and professional staff, communicate with project partners to track progress against a detailed operating plan, arrange project updates, ensure milestones are on schedule, and assemble accurate reports for investment agencies, helping translate research innovation into more resilient crops and meaningful outcomes for Australian grain growers.

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Reporting to the Director, Waite Research Institute, you will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team and engage broadly across Adelaide University, including research services and business development teams. You will also work closely with university, industry and other research partners to coordinate activity and support the successful delivery of this major grains research investment.

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This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing people together, building trusted relationships and keeping complex projects moving. You will join an inclusive and collaborative team that values flexibility, open communication and shared accountability, with opportunities to work both face-to-face and flexibly while coordinating stakeholders across the University and externally.

To thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

A degree or equivalent qualification in science, business or a related discipline, or relevant equivalent experience