Position Number: 0065864
Location: Mildura
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 18 months
Faculty: Engineering & Information Technology
Department: Mallee Regional Innovation Centre (MRIC)
Salary: UoM 8 - $119,742 - $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super

• Drive regional agricultural innovation / Collaborate with industry leaders / Shape sustainable water management
• Apply now to lead impactful climate adaptation projects and drive agricultural innovation in the Murray-Darling Basin
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
As the One Basin CRC Manager, you'll spearhead strategic initiatives adapting agriculture to climate change in the Mildura Hub and Mallee Regional Innovation Centre. You'll engage with diverse partners, develop cutting-edge research projects, and manage the Mildura Hub's operations. This role offers you the chance to drive regional innovation, collaborate with industry leaders, and shape sustainable practices across the Murray-Darling Basin.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Strategic Partnerships: Develop and maintain effective links with CRC partners, government bodies, and regional communities to drive collaborative innovation.
• Manage Research Projects: Work with Research Program Leaders to develop and deliver impactful projects adapting agriculture to climate change.
• Oversee Hub Operations: Provide operational management for the Mildura Hub, ensuring successful delivery of One Basin CRC initiatives.
• Drive Stakeholder Engagement: Chair committees, organise workshops, and represent the CRC at various forums to promote knowledge sharing and impact.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a collaborative leader with extensive experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and a strong background in agriculture, water management, or environmental science, capable of driving innovation in a complex, multi-organisational setting.

You may also:

• Possess a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience.
• Have demonstrated experience in high-level stakeholder engagement with research organisations and industry partners.
• Excel at coordinating multiple projects across their lifecycle, including planning, budgeting, and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Have experience in organising and delivering stakeholder workshops and events.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office suite and project management systems.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

About the One basin CRC (Cooperative Research Centre)

The One Basin Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has been established to grow value from water in a changing world. The One Basin CRC is an industry-led, collaborative partnership established to build a more productive, resilient and sustainable Murray–Darling Basin for current and future generations.

Established in mid-2022, the One Basin Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) is a 10-year, $150 million program to bring science-led solutions to the region. It sees independent researchers and scientists working in local communities, partnering with industry, producers and First Nations peoples to solve real world problems.

The Murray–Darling Basin is Australia’s largest and most complex river system, covering more than a million square kilometres. Home to 2.3 million Australians and 40 First Nations communities, the region produces more than $22 billion in agricultural output each year and boasts an $11 billion tourism industry. However, the basin is facing significant, complex challenges in adapting to climate change and responding to water and environmental risks.

From Queensland to South Australia, the One Basin CRC is facilitating collaborations between universities, industry, business, government, not-for-profit organisations and local communities, across the agriculture, environment, water and technology sectors, together working towards our vision of growing the value of water in a changing world.

The CRC has a commitment to place-based research in the Basin with focus around four Regional Hubs located at Mildura, Loxton, Griffith and Goondiwindi.

Find out more information here:
https://onebasin.com.au/

The Mallee Regional Innovation Centre hosts the One Basin CRC Mildura Hub at its offices.

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Mallee Regional Innovation Centre

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The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected]. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected].

Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 17 May 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: 0065864 - One Basin CRC Hub Manager - Mildura PD.pdf