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Project and Contract Coordinator - Horticultural Research
Closes 14 July 2025.

About the Role

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-driven Project & Contracts Coordinator. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to:

Lead a cutting-edge national research project

Coordinate a major weed mechanisation initiative in vegetable cropping. This grower-focused project is exploring non-chemical weed control using autonomous technologies.

Key tasks include:

• Plan, implement, and monitor project activities across different workstreams

• Support and coordinate internal teams

• Liaise with growers, partners, and other stakeholders as the key point of contact for the project

• Track deliverables and prepare milestone reports

• Coordinate evaluation and impact reporting

• Facilitate site visits, meetings, and workshops

• Help develop extension and communication outputs

Manage contracts across the business

Support governance and compliance by overseeing contracts for a diverse portfolio of RD&E projects.

Key tasks include:

• Draft, review, and manage contracts, MOUs, NDAs, and variations (using templates or external legal input)

• Align terms with project and funding body requirements

• Maintain version-controlled contract records

• Track compliance with key terms, milestones, and IP

• Coordinate with finance on invoicing and budgets

• Maintain project risk registers, communication plans, budgets and reporting timelines

This role offers a rare chance to be at the forefront of agricultural innovation – combining hands-on project coordination with advanced ag-tech solutions, while strengthening the business through effective contract management and governance.

How to apply

Please email your CV/resume and a one-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria to admin@ahr.com.au by 14 July 2025.