Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.

As the Science Leader for Crop Genetics, you will provide scientific and strategic leadership in the planning, management, and supervision of a portfolio of crop genetics research and development (R&D) focused on sorghum, mungbean and pigeonpea genetic improvement, for the departments world-leading grain and pulse genetic improvement programs.

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Job details

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As the Science Leader for Crop Genetics, you will provide the strategic leadership for our world-leading grain and pulse genetic improvement program. You will champion advanced genetics to grow Queensland's broadacre industries to achieve the Queensland Government's target of a $30 Billion agriculture sector by 2030. You will combine your scientific talent, zest for innovation with your industry experience to drive research and development, and explore emerging opportunities for Queensland's broadacre sector.

You will provide leadership in the planning, management, and supervision of a portfolio of crop genetics research and development (R&D) focused on sorghum, mungbean and pigeonpea genetic improvement. You will provide leadership by advancing, internally and externally, the science delivered by your team, develop long-term perspective on R&D priorities, demonstrate high level communication and interpersonal skills and adopt clear communication strategies.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR (qualifications, experience):

You must possess the following mandatory qualifications:-
• Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 or equivalent) or higher in a relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution
• A postgraduate qualification of a Doctoral degree (AQF level 10 or equivalent) would be highly regarded

You will have a high-level of strategic knowledge, or the ability to acquire high level knowledge, of current and future trends in the Crop Genetics discipline area and associated industry opportunities and constraints on a state, national and international level. This role requires you to have highly developed analytical skills, including experience in attracting external funding and managing complex budgets to deliver on financial targets and to control expenditure against budget allocations.

WHY JOIN THE DEPARTMENT:

The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth, and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.

Here are some other reasons why our people choose us:
• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation.
• A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.
• Access to confidential free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our employee assistance program.
• We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace.

Join us and be a part of preserving Queensland's agri-system.

Visit our website (www.daf.qld.gov.au/careers) to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/633965/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• DPI Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 248KB)
  
  
  633965-25 Role Description (Word, 229KB)