Program Manager – Leadership & Engagement | Grain Growers
- Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid arrangement (WFH & WFO)
- Located in Sydney CBD NSW 2000 | Competitive salary on offer
- NFP Agriculture Member Association
- Join a dynamic, collaborative team and contribute to key projects shaping the industry.
Grain Growers is a leading national not-for-profit membership organisation driving positive change in the grains industry. At the forefront of industry change, Grain Growers amplifies policy, advocacy, thought leadership, and major initiatives to benefit members and shape the sector's future. Guided by its core values of integrity, teamwork, and passion, Grain Growers empowers growers, fosters innovation, and supports a sustainable, profitable industry.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager of Grower Relations & Thought Leadership, this role will lead Grain Growers' flagship capacity-building programs. With a focus on developing leadership initiatives, managing alumni engagement, and driving program growth, the role will play a key part in strengthening the capability and leadership of growers across Australia.
Your responsibilities will include :
Capacity Building & Leadership Development:
- Lead the delivery of flagship leadership and capacity-building programs, including the Australian Grain Leadership Program (AGLP) & OnBoard.
- Continuously improve program design and delivery using best practice monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks.
- Oversee participant engagement, assessment, and program outcomes.
- Develop and enhance leadership pathways to create long-term industry impact.
- Identify grower capacity-building needs and develop solutions.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including program participants, sponsors, and industry partners.
- Provide high-level oversight of event and sponsorship strategy, budgeting, and execution.
- Lead the Events Officer to ensure smooth delivery of key events, fostering a high-performing team culture.
- Proven experience in leadership development, capacity-building programs, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong ability to develop and scale initiatives.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, program management, and financial acumen, including effective budget management.
- Strong leadership and relationship-building skills, with a people-first approach and the ability to guide and motivate a team.
- Excellent writing, presentation, and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
- Passion for professional development, with an interest in agriculture (industry experience is desirable but not essential).
- Flexibility to travel nationally and work outside standard hours as required.
If you have any questions, contact Alyssa at 02 9093 4907 or alyssa@beaumontpeople.com.au
Beaumont People specialise in temporary, permanent and contract recruitment for NFP organisations, including membership, associations, peak bodies, and the arts. We have been contracted to recruit this role on a retained basis; therefore, please direct all inquiries to Alyssa.
At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed, we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
