About the opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Farm Hand at Yarra Station in the Fitzroy River region, near Gogango and within 100km of Rockhampton.  Yarra is a livestock and irrigated cropping property which will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to use and develop their skills in livestock but primarily working in broadacre cropping.

This is an ongoing, permanent opportunity and is not suitable for backpackers or candidates seeking short term work.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Station Manager you will be responsible for:

•  Establishing crops including bed preparation, fertilising, sowing and cultivation
• Operating broadacre farming plant and equipment including an air-seeder, spray unit, fertiliser spreader and other farming equipment
• Crop management including herbicide and pesticide application
• Maintaining plant and equipment
• General farm duties including fencing and repairs and maintenance
• Meeting work health and safety requirements
• Cattle management, including conducting animal husbandry tasks, ensuring it is done precisely and safely

• You will have experience operating modern tractors using GPS automation
• You will have experience preparing and applying agricultural chemicals
• You will be physically fit, with a good level of general fitness to meet the physically demanding requirements of the role
• You will hold a current driver’s licence
• You will carry out your work as directed in a precise, safe and sensible manner
• You will be comfortable living on a remote property with work hours that may vary to meet operational demands and weather conditions
• A positive, can-do attitude is essential

• On farm accommodation available (single person only)
• Salary continuance and life insurance (subject to eligibility)
• Annual discretionary bonus (subject to eligibility)

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit a covering letter addressing the criteria mentioned above and your resume via our website by 9 August 2024. Please note that candidates will be evaluated before the closing date.

About Rural Funds Management:

Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.3 billion in agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF). We have over 27 years' experience owning, developing, and operating farms in most Australian states. 

At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of 'Managing good assets with good people.' We believe in being precise, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing a friendly workplace. 

Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 240 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists, and farm managers. Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.

At Allucent™, we are dedicated to helping small-medium biopharmaceutical companies efficiently navigate the complex world of clinical trials to bring life-changing therapies to patients in need across the globe.

We are looking for an Associate Project Director (APD) to join our A-team (hybrid*/remote). As an Associate Project Director at Allucent, you are responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of clinical trials from start up through to final delivery for a range of therapeutic areas. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the successful execution of trials, from initial planning through to completion, with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient project management.

In this role your key tasks will include:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for Central Nervous System (CNS) or Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) trials, including defining project objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Trial Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Budget and Resource Management: Manage project budgets and allocate resources effectively. Monitor expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and report financial progress to stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: Lead and supervise a cross-functional team, including clinical research professionals, project managers, and support staff. Foster a collaborative and motivated work environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with evolving regulatory guidelines and ensure that trials are conducted in compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA).
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation plans to ensure trial success and patient safety.
• Vendor Management: Select, contract, and manage external vendors and partners, such as Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and laboratories, to support trial activities.
• Data Management: Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting activities, collaborating with data managers and biostatisticians to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Safety Monitoring: Implement safety monitoring protocols and procedures, ensuring timely reporting of adverse events and appropriate interventions.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with internal teams, external stakeholders, investigators, and regulatory agencies. Provide regular updates on trial progress.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality control processes and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance trial quality and efficiency.
• Documentation: Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation of all trial-related activities, including study protocols, informed consent forms, and regulatory submissions.

To be successful you will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in drug development and/or clinical research, with at least 4 years of clinical trial project management involving a range of activities related to patient care, treatment administration, data collection, and ensuring the ethical and regulatory aspects of the trial are met.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and GCP.
• Excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, planning, critical thinking and organizational skills, including command of English language.
• Representative, outgoing and client focused.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced challenging environment with a growing company.
• Proficiency with various applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Strong presentation skills.

Benefits of working at Allucent include:

• Comprehensive benefits package per location
• Competitive salaries per location
• Departmental Study/Training Budget for furthering professional development
• Flexible Working hours (within reason)
• Opportunity for remote/hybrid* working depending on location
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Participation in our Buddy Program as a new or existing employee
• Internal growth opportunities and career progression
• Financially rewarding internal employee referral program
• Access to online soft-skills and technical training via GoodHabitz and internal platforms

Disclaimers:

*Our hybrid work policy encourages a dynamic work environment, prescribing 2 days in office per week for employees within reasonable distance from one of our global offices.

“The Allucent Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Allucent (US) LLC and its affiliates (collectively “Allucent”). Allucent does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or uninvited requests for collaboration on any of our open roles. Unsolicited resumes sent to Allucent employees will not obligate Allucent to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any third-party recruitment agency. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers, employees, or human resources.”

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