Hands-On Livestock Operations Leader

RLX OPERATING COMPANY PTY LIMITED; Leongatha; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Fuel discount

Ringers Western 30% discount

JB HI-FI corporate rate

Job summary

RLX Operating Company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations at the Leongatha livestock facility. You will report to the Business Manager and oversee operational, commercial, safety, compliance, maintenance and animal welfare outcomes.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, livestock knowledge and the ability to manage competing priorities while driving continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated people leadership and management experience.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in livestock operations and animal husbandry.
• Safety-focused and compliance-driven environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Manager in the effective management of the RLX facility and day-to-day operations.
• Lead and coordinate operational activities associated with livestock movement and sale days.
• Manage sale-day activities to ensure the safe and efficient throughput of livestock.
• Lead and support the maintenance team to ensure the facility is maintained to a high standard and preventative maintenance requirements are met.
• Drive continuous improvement across operational and maintenance activities.
• Support business performance, compliance and financial reporting.
• Assist with the management of operational and capital expenditure within approved budgets.
• Ensure animal welfare incidents are appropriately addressed, reported and recorded.
• Support compliance with WH&S requirements, legislation, licensing and relevant codes of practice.
• Contribute to quality, safety, environmental, animal welfare and biosecurity outcomes.
• Lead and manage staff, including onboarding, performance management and disciplinary processes where required.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Assist management with workplace investigations and regulatory visits.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with agents, livestock buyers, suppliers, transporters, contractors, local businesses and the wider community.
• Identify and contribute to new business opportunities and initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Safety focus

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Education

First Aid Certificate

Current State Driver License

Firearms license

Humane Destruction of Animals competency

Low Stress Stock Handling competency

Job description

RLX Operating Company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations at the Leongatha livestock facility. You will report to the Business Manager and oversee operational, commercial, safety, compliance, maintenance and animal welfare outcomes.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, livestock knowledge and the ability to manage competing priorities while driving continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.