Farming Systems Project Coordinator

Upper North Farming Systems (UNFS) is seeking a Farming Systems Project Coordinator to contribute a vital role for this farmer-led organisation. Passionate and engaging, the successful applicant will have experience with project management, on-farm trials or engagement activities.

Your primary functions will be to:

• Ensure the organisation is delivering projects relevant to its members under the direction of the volunteer Strategic Board and Operations Committee.
• Deliver projects as per the funding agreements and ensure effective engagement is undertaken as per the strategy of the organisation.
• Engage with members and the Upper North Communities to facilitate adoption of sustainable, productive, and profitable farming and land management practices.
• Engage with the broader RD&E industry to develop and collaborate in the delivery of projects

You will receive:

• Mentoring and support from the Board and outgoing Executive Officer,
• Opportunity to engage with farmers, researchers, and industry to deliver research, innovation and extension for the upper north region of SA,
• Opportunity for growth and to see your efforts contribute to on-ground results that directly improve farming and environmental outcomes,
• Flexible work environment that values effort during critical work periods but provides options to work flexibly outside of these periods,
• A remuneration package reflective of experience.

Who we are?

Upper North Farming Systems is a volunteer led incorporated body delivering industry and government funded research, development, and extension (RD&E) projects in the Upper North Agricultural Zone of South Australia. With a small team of staff and an engaged group of volunteers, project partners and consultants, UNFS is delivering innovative projects resulting in positive change in the livestock and cropping enterprises and farming families across the region. UNFS is recognised as a leading grower group in the state and southern farming regions of Australia.

This role is integral in ensuring the long-term viability of UNFS as a relevant and valued organisation to the land managers and communities of the upper north agricultural region of South Australia. Ideally a full-time role, this can be negotiated for the right candidate. Willingness to reside in the region is a position requirement.

This role is all about communication, so we’d love to speak directly to you and prefer you don’t use the ‘Apply to this Position’ option. Please call Carlyn Sherriff on 1300 746 466 to discuss this role and receive more information. Please quote PAHR191 in your enquiry.

This recruitment process is being supported by Pinion Advisory.