Technical Extension Lead ANZ

TECHNICAL EXTENSION LEAD

At FMC, our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture, Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges.

For more than a century, FMC has successfully delivered some of the of the industry's most advanced, innovative solutions that protect farmers’ crops from destructive pests and disease, while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.

Position Summary

As the Technical Extension Lead, you will be responsible for strategic coordination, leadership, and oversight of technical extension initiatives. You will work closely with stakeholders, research institutions, and internal teams to ensure knowledge dissemination and adoption of best practices across the industry.

Lead a team of 4 across ANZ, driving agricultural extension programs.
Oversee program design, delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
Competitive salary.
Location: Our main office is located in North Ryde; however, this is a Fully Remote position in Australia only with extensive travelling required across the country.

The Role

Team Leadership Supervision

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of four Technical Extension Specialists across ANZ.
Set performance expectations and allocate tasks to align with regional objectives.
Support professional development and provide technical guidance.
Program Coordination Implementation

Oversee the design, execution, and evaluation of technical extension programs.
Ensure high-quality and consistent delivery of extension services.
Develop and refine technical resources, tools, and training materials.
Stakeholder Engagement Relationship Management

Engage with industry bodies, research institutions, and regulatory stakeholders.
Represent FMC at industry forums, conferences, and strategic discussions.
Strengthen internal collaboration and external partnerships. Read more