QRIDA is seeking a strong leader with demonstrated high level of ability in initiating, developing and managing business development opportunities, strategies and activities, including tenders and proposals, and through providing consulting services to government and industry.

Job details

Some of the key responsibilities of this role include:

• Leading the identification and acquisition of new business opportunities for QRIDA including program and other service deliveries.
• Leading the design, development, and implementation of government financial assistance programs including grants and loans.
• Leading the development of legislation and service level agreements to establish new programs and support existing programs.
• Providing expert policy and strategic advice supported by economic and industry analysis across a range of issues relating to Queensland's rural and other industries to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Establishment and management of formal partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

For the full details of the role and related selection criteria, please refer to the role description attached.

Working at QRIDA

Joining our passionate team means an opportunity to learn, further your career, have your ideas heard and make a difference for rural and regional Australians every day.

Our team enjoys flexible working arrangements, employee assistance and benefits programs, rewarding training opportunities, and a healthy balance between work and life commitments.

QRIDA is a small organisation of just over one hundred employees. We value diversity in our community and work hard to foster an environment of inclusivity and trust.

Our Role and Purpose

The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is a specialist provider of government financial and advisory support to rural and regional Queensland.

As a statutory body of the Queensland Government we have been helping primary producers and industry recover from natural disaster, improve sustainability and profitability, make a start in business, and overcome difficult conditions, for more than 30 years.

As the Queensland Government's experts in rural finance, we also administer the State Government's Farm Business Debt Mediation program, the Farm Debt Reconstruction Office, conduct a biennial Rural Debt Survey, undertake research and provide advice to the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing, and Minister for Regional and Rural Development.

QRIDA is empowered under the Rural and Regional Adjustment Act 1994 to deliver additional programs and services across a range of industry sectors and to local, state and territory governments throughout Australia and for the Australian Government.

We're committed to do more to be a proactive, responsible and reliable provider of financial management services and assistance to create sustainable rural communities.

To see what we are working on now visit our website at www.qrida.qld.gov.au

Further information

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

To apply for this position please download a copy of the ' Applying for a Job at QRIDA' guide and follow the instructions, particularly, with regards to providing a statement addressing each selection criteria separately as part of your application.

Documents

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

• Applying for a Job at QRIDA guide_29October2024 (PDF, 357KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Senior Manager Partnerships Policy and Programs_2June2025 (PDF, 223KB)
  Role Description