Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Southbank

Job Category: Science & Technology

Where good people grow great futures

At Dairy Australia, we believe in growing excellent futures - that includes yours. Here, you'll contribute to something bigger: the livelihood of farmers, the sustainability of communities in dairy regions and the future of one of Australia's most vital industries.

Working alongside people whose knowledge and passion run deep, you’ll love being part of a team where flexibility matters and support comes in abundance. What’s more, we’re as invested in your growth as we are in the industry's future.

Whether you’re new to the industry or bring years of experience to the table, if you’re after work that’s practical, challenging and deeply connected to real outcomes, you’ll find it at Dairy Australia.To learn more, watch the video below.

Your opportunity In this position as R&D; Manager, Dairy Herd you will manage a flexible portfolio of research and development investments across areas such as animal health and welfare, milk quality, biosecurity and genetics. Working alongside subject-matter experts and teams across Dairy Australia, you will guide investments from identifying the need and designing the approach through to delivery, practical application and evaluation

This is an exciting permanent part time (0.6) opportunity to broaden your impact across Dairy Australia’s herd research portfolio and help turn valuable research into practical outcomes for farmers and the industry.

Reporting to the Head of Dairy Herd R&D;, you will:

- Manage R&D; investments across a range of herd-related priorities and technical areas.
- Develop investment concepts, business cases and scopes that respond to farmer and industry needs.




- Lead investments through scoping, procurement, contracting, delivery, evaluation and closure.
- Build practical application, adoption and farmer impact into investment design and delivery.
- Engage technical specialists and partners to support evidence-based decisions and quality outcomes.
- Build collaborative relationships and share learning across Dairy Australia and the wider industry.

About You You are a curious and adaptable R&D; professional who enjoys working across different subject areas and bringing people, evidence and ideas together. You can confidently manage complex projects and competing priorities while keeping practical farmer and industry outcomes at the centre of your work. Success In This Role Will Be Supported By Your

- Relevant tertiary qualification in veterinary, animal, agricultural or dairy science, or a related discipline.
- Experience in agricultural research, research investment or complex technical project management.
- Broad understanding of dairy herd systems and the connections between key herd disciplines.
- Ability to quickly build knowledge and work effectively beyond a single area of technical expertise.
- Strong analytical, project-management, commercial and financial capability.
- Ability to build productive relationships and translate technical information into practical outputs.





Why Dairy Australia? Are you someone who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and make things happen?

At Dairy

Australia, you’ll fit right in.

Here, you’ll be surrounded by good people who are genuine, down to earth and as driven as you. Our people care – about the work, each other and doing what’s right for the industry. You’ll see this every day, whether you work in our Melbourne office or in any of our eight dairy regions across Australia.

We believe your best work happens when you're supported to thrive. That's why we focus on creating the right environment for you to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a genuine work-life balance.

What does this mean for you?

- Flexibility that works: Find a better balance with hybrid working across our Southbank office and your home office. Structure your work around what needs to get done - because we know your best work happens when life is in balance.
- Where good people grow: You'll be part of a close-knit, high-performing team of grounded changemakers, where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is actively encouraged.
- Culture of innovation and care: Here at Dairy Australia, we’re open to each other’s ideas, we operate with integrity, and we're driven to find the best solutions for our employees and stakeholders - because we’re all united by a common purpose.

Join us and help build great futures If your motivations and skillset align with what you’ve read, please apply with your CV and Cover Letter. Please note: As part of Dairy Australia’s recruitment process, you may be required to undergo a National Police Check and provide evidence of your right to work in Australia.

📌 R&D Manager Dairy Herd (Melbourne)
🏢 Dairy Australia
📍 Melbourne