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Business Manager
Crop and Food Science; Agri-Science Queensland; Agriculture; Toowoomba Preferred
Bring legacy to life.For the future of QLD and the world.
As a Business Manager,you will lead the Science Operations team and drive key initiatives across research portfolio management, commercialisation, and science operations to deliver high-impact outcomes.As a trusted advisor to the Crop and Food Science General Manager and Leadership Team, you will provide strategic portfolio-level advice to maximise the value of research investments and ensure operational success.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Contract Management |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/690343/26 |
| Closing date | 11-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Vino Rajandran |
| Contact details | Ph: 0491 233 670 Access the National Relay Service |
The opportunity:
As our Business Manager, you will:
• Manage the development and delivery of a wide range of services including project and program management, research commercialisation and facilitate science operational excellence by partnering across finance, procurement and human resources.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions and work together with Legal Officers to ensure all R&D and commercial contracts are effectively and efficiently executed, implemented and managed.
• Champion Intellectual Property (IP) management including IP protected and commercialisation.
• Oversee contemporary reporting of the performance of the business group, including providing high-level advice to the General Manager, in line with best practice business within government.
• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of complex reports, submissions, briefings notes, presentations, and correspondence.
• Work together with the Agri-Science Queensland General Managers and internal stakeholders to lead the development and implementation of common business management procedures and best practice outcomes for the Agri-Science division.
• Establish networks with industry, research and development fund providers, clients and stakeholders to maintain interaction of state-wide, national and international developments and recommend to the Unit's Management Team strategies to address key issues.
• Maintain a strong demonstrated commitment to continued learning and seek opportunities to enhance own skills and foster a similar environment for subordinate staff and peers.
• Supervise and lead multi-disciplinary staff within the business services unit with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation in delivering high quality results.
• Adhere to the Department's Code of Conduct, including the principles and practices of employment equity, ethical conduct and workplace health and safety.
Technical Requirements of the role:
• Skills in negotiating, developing and administering business agreements with commercial and other partners and contractors.
• Knowledge of the processes for the identification and development of commercialisation opportunities to advance the business, including the effective utilisation of intellectual property generated by Crop and Food Science.
• Knowledge of, or an interest to learn about, Intellectual Property types and associated management and administration processes.
• Personal attributes including diplomacy, leadership, ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.
• High level of communication and negotiation skills.
What we are looking for:
There are some qualifications that we see as essential. You must possess a:
• A current ‘C' class drivers licence.
Why work for us
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI
Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/690343/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
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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