About the Position
We are seeking experienced leaders with an outstanding record of achievement at the executive level. The ideal candidates will be looking for a new challenge that includes maintaining effective working relationships, fostering a positive team culture, and providing staff and the Senior Leadership Team with the confidence to take an innovative approach to their work.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the strategic vision and operations for the broadacre (grains) directorate, overseeing DPIRD's diverse portfolio of agricultural and technological solutions for the grains industry.
* Drive research, innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in the grains sector, enhancing supply chain logistics, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence.
* Foster long-term growth and stakeholder relationships, creating value, and advancing best practices across the agricultural sector.
Requirements:
* An outstanding record of leadership and achievement at an executive level.
* The ability to develop and lead a reform agenda, identify strategic priorities and create value for the Department and State.
* An exceptional ability to establish trusting relationships, align teams, collaborate, partner, and manage and influence stakeholders around shared priorities.
About Us
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) leads the sustainable development of Western Australia's regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food, and fisheries sectors.