CANEGROWERS is the peak body representing sugarcane growers and has been a respected voice for 100 years. This is a rare meaningful leadership role where you can contribute to the future of one of Queensland’s most important agricultural sectors, while leading a portfolio at the centre of sustainability, industry advocacy and practical outcomes for cane growers. This is ideal for a professional who enjoys leading highly intelligent specialists, creating structure, setting priorities and keeping work moving in a fast-paced and complex environment. It is less about being the deepest technical expert in the room and more about being the leader person who through your capability bring clarity, alignment and a strong delivery focus to the team. Why this opportunity stands out This is a highly visible leadership role with genuine industry influence, strong purpose and a highly relevant agenda. You will work closely with a diverse range of senior stakeholders, and proactively contribute to important policy and sustainability conversations, to help shape practical outcomes across the agricultural landscape that assist growers with long-term sustainability. This contract will provide you the following: a genuine, autonomous leadership role with real impact an opportunity to lead a highly capable technical team exposure to industry, government and supply chain stakeholders a flexible working environment a 12-month maternity leave contract within a respected and values-driven organisation a role with variety and purpose to contribute to issues that matter to the agricultural sector across regional Queensland. What you will bring An experienced, confident leader who manages people well, keeps teams focussed and is disciplined and accepts responsibility for a busy portfolio is required. You are comfortable balancing competing priorities, engaging a broad stakeholder group and ensuring high-quality outcomes are delivered. To succeed you require: Proven leadership capability, with experience leading subject matter expert professionals; An ability to set direction, manage performance and create accountability across the team; Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to represent your employer externally; Sound judgement, initiative and a practical commonsense approach to solving issues; Prior experience working in policy, agriculture, sustainability, natural resources, environment, industry advocacy or related sectors would be an advantage; An understanding of environmental and sustainability issues relevant to agriculture, with deep sector knowledge viewed favourably. About the role Reporting to the CEO, you will lead the Environment and Sustainability portfolio and provide direction to a small, technically sound team. This is a key role in ensuring priorities are clear, work is coordinated and the portfolio helps deliver CANEGROWERS strategic objectives. This is an exciting, hands-on leadership role requiring the capability to balance people management, stakeholder engagement and operational coordination, while supporting important policy, program and industry initiatives. A firm, fair leader who holds themselves and their team to account will thrive during this 12-month contract. Interested? If you are a people-focused leader who brings structure, energy and direction to a complex portfolio, this is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine contribution in an important sector that matters to the Queensland and National economy. Apply by forwarding your resume ( Job No. 1436827) or for a confidential discussion contact either Brendan Logue (0411 736 745) or Peter Murphy (0429 703 234) .
