WA Cattle Growth & Operations Leader

Elders Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Elders WA invites you to join as WA Livestock Manager - Cattle, a senior leadership role charged with driving commercial growth, operational performance and regulatory compliance across Western Australia’s cattle network. You will align with the national livestock strategy while leading a team of cattle agents and working with stock vendors and industry stakeholders to seize market opportunities.

You will coach and develop livestock teams, foster strong producer relationships, and focus on

Qualifications

• Hold a related tertiary livestock, agribusiness or agricultural qualification (or demonstrated experience).
• Full unencumbered Driver's licence, with Q Fever vaccination or proof of immunity.
• Extensive experience within the WA cattle industry, with strong knowledge of cattle markets, trading, saleyards and agent networks.
• Proven ability to generate cattle demand, connect supply with market opportunities and develop strong relationships with producers, buyers and vendors.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, with the ability to coach, mentor and develop livestock agents and work collaboratively across cattle and sheep teams to support a united livestock business.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills, combined with a practical approach to problem‑solving and achieving positive outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of NLIS, animal welfare and livestock compliance requirements, with the computer skills to effectively support day‑to‑day operations.
• AuctionPlus Assessor, ALPA accreditation and or Low Stress Stock Handling qualifications or training will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the WA cattle strategy, delivering growth, market share and livestock demand outcomes across the region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with WA cattle producers, vendors, buyers and industry stakeholders, strengthening Elders' presence and network within the cattle industry.
• Identify market opportunities, address livestock coverage gaps and leverage customer and market insights to drive informed business decisions.
• Lead, coach and develop cattle agents and teams, while working closely with the WA Livestock Manager - Sheep to support capability, collaboration and a one-team approach across livestock.
• Drive continuous improvement, process standardisation and the adoption of best-practice ways of working to enhance operational efficiency and customer outcomes.
• Manage regional livestock operations, including saleyard activities, livestock processes and the successful delivery of commercial objectives.
• Take accountability for regional financial performance, including P&L outcomes, capital utilisation, credit management and the protection of customer commission rates.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance and risk management, ensuring adherence to industry regulations, animal welfare requirements, biosecurity standards and organisational policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder relations

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Agribusiness knowledge

Education

Related tertiary livestock qualification

Job description

Elders WA invites you to join as WA Livestock Manager - Cattle, a senior leadership role charged with driving commercial growth, operational performance and regulatory compliance across Western Australia’s cattle network. You will align with the national livestock strategy while leading a team of cattle agents and working with stock vendors and industry stakeholders to seize market opportunities.

You will coach and develop livestock teams, foster strong producer relationships, and focus on