The Zero Net Emissions Agriculture Cooperative Research Centre (ZNE-Ag CRC) is an initiative brokered by The University of Queensland and the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and involves a consortium of partners across industry, education, and government. It is the largest CRC to be funded with $87 million from the Commonwealth matching $87 million in partner contributions over the ten-year life of the grant. ZNE-Ag CRC aims to catalyse industry, community, and government action to achieve Zero Net Emissions from agriculture from 2040, and below zero net emissions by 2050. Agriculture directly contributes to 14% of Australia’s national emissions. Their goal is to ensure Australia’s agricultural industries keep growing, while they simultaneously achieve ZNE by 2040 and exceed international emissions reduction targets by 2050.
The CRC is currently in the establishment phase building to the launch of the company with commissioned projects by July 1st. Operations and interim staff are currently supported and resourced by the University of Queensland. As such, the Chief Executive Officer Richard Heath, supported by the Board, has mandated multiple national searches to appoint the key executives to be in place and employed by the newly established CRC upon commencement of operations.
The Roles
U&U Recruitment Partners will support ZNEAg CRC to coordinate recruitment for the following senior executive positions:
- Chief Operating Officer: https://lnkd.in/gg2E8eaz
- Chief Financial Officer: https://lnkd.in/gAcAiXTq
- Head of Communications: https://lnkd.in/g-Ytrvyx
- Producer Demonstration Lead Coordinator: https://lnkd.in/gFBvvuEh
While the Head Office will be based in Brisbane, each opportunity offers flexibility in job location within Australia. The final location will be determined based on the preferences and circumstances of the successful candidate.
For further information contact James Lazarus at u&u on 07 3232 9100 or Erica Brush at u&u on 07 3232 9129 (the advising Consultant for the Head of Communications role).
