Current Opportunities

Currently advertised disclosable Executive
& Non-Executive Director roles

Currently advertised disclosable Executive & Non-Executive Director roles

Chief Executive Officer

Nuffield Australia awards scholarships each year to primary producers in Australia, for travel and research around the world.

Outstanding leadership role in Australian agriculture
A leader in experiential learning – local and international
Engage with Scholars, Alumni, Investors and Sponsors

Nuffield Australia established in 1950 and with 582 alumni members, is Australia’s leading agricultural scholarship charity delivering impact to rural Australia through its international travel scholarship program offered to up to 20 primary producers annually. Scholars embark on a two year experiential learning program of structured and personal travel and research.

The organisation is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to strengthen delivery of its Charitable Purpose through deepened relationships with key stakeholders including investors, Nuffield alumni and program delivery contributors.

Key responsibilities, amongst others, include:

Delivery of the strategic plan
Financial management/sustainability
Leadership of staff and the volunteer Alumni base
Strategic delivery of impact
Deep engagement with Investors and the Alumni cohort

About you:

Significant senior executive leadership experience
Knowledge of and experience in the local and global agricultural sector
Capacity to engage meaningfully with potential and existing Investors and Sponsors
Capacity and desire to work with Nuffield alumni
Experience navigating complex environments, influencing multiple stakeholders

This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven senior executive to make a difference to Australia’s agricultural sector through research, application and advocacy.

For a confidential discussion and copy of the Position Description, please contact René Johnson from Pacific Search Partners on 03 9631 1500 and/or email to consultant@pacificsearch.com.au

Applications close December 14, 2025

General Manager Research, Development & Adoption

Exciting opportunity to lead the Research, Development & Adoption function on behalf of the red meat processing industry.

Outstanding senior executive role, reporting to the CEO
Research, Development and Adoption focus
100% commitment to impact and outcomes for the red meat processing industry

The Organisation

Australian Meat & Processor Corporation (AMPC) is the rural Research and Development Corporation (RDC) for the red meat processing industry in Australia. As the research, development and marketing service provider for Australian processors, AMPC runs programs of activity that are funded by processor levies, private contributions and the Australian Government.

The Role

The General Manager Research, Development & Adoption (GM RD&A) position, ideally based in either Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra or Melbourne reports directly to the CEO and works closely with processors, research providers, government and other key industry bodies including AMIC (Australian Meat Industry Council).

The primary purpose of the role is to lead the Research, Development and Adoption function within AMPC, and to manage a team of RD&A professionals. The role is responsible for ensuring the AMPC RD&A strategy is implemented through a combination of investment activities and industry engagement. The incumbent is accountable for delivery of the entire RD&A cycle at AMPC, including engagement, due diligence, consultation, R&D, extension, adoption, and evaluation.

The GM RD&A, will be primarily responsible for:

Develop and articulate AMPC’s vision for the research and development function and to ensure the effective use of processor levies, government matching funds and commercial income streams.
Review all RD&A investment requests and approve within delegated authority
Develop key partnerships: Establish partnerships with research providers, developers and commercial organisations to secure outcomes and impacts that benefit the processing industry.
Adoption Strategy and Execution: Lead the development of adoption strategies and oversee their execution to deliver on AMPC’s strategic priorities, optimising the impact of R&D investments.
Impact Enhancement: Enhance opportunities to boost the productivity, sustainability and profitability of the Australian red meat processing industry.

This role is a key leadership position. As a member of the Executive Team, you will contribute to overall company performance, including strategy development and execution, budgeting, risk management and supporting the CEO in various external engagements. Accordingly, you will be a highly motivated team player, thrive on responsibility, exhibit fine judgment and demonstrate a strong scientific and commercial instinct.

This is an exciting opportunity for a research, development and adoption professional to enable AMPC to build the most competitive, profitable and sustainable red meat processing industry.
To request a copy of the position description and/or to arrange a confidential discussion with the advising Consultant please email your request to Pacific Search Partners: consultant@pacificsearch.com.au with ‘AMPC GM RD&A’ in the subject line.

To express interest in this role please submit your CV and a brief cover letter via Seek.

Applications close: Friday October 10, 2025