WA Cattle Livestock Manager: Lead Growth & Operations

Elders Rural Services Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elders is seeking a WA Livestock Manager - Cattle to lead growth and performance across the WA cattle network. In this senior role you will drive strategy, operations and compliance while aligning with the national livestock plan.

You will coach cattle agents, manage regional P&L, and foster collaboration across cattle and sheep teams to deliver results with safety and biosecurity in mind.

Qualifications

• Related tertiary livestock, agribusiness or agricultural qualification (or demonstrated experience).
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Extensive WA cattle industry experience with knowledge of markets, trading and saleyards.

Responsibilities

• Lead WA cattle strategy delivery to grow market share and livestock demand.
• Build and maintain relationships with WA cattle producers, vendors and buyers.
• Coach and develop cattle agents and teams across WA and collaborate with sheep teams.
• Drive process improvement, standardisation and operational efficiency.
• Oversee regional livestock operations, including saleyards and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

NLIS knowledge

Education

Livestock/agri qualification

Tools

NLIS system

Job description

Elders is seeking a WA Livestock Manager - Cattle to lead growth and performance across the WA cattle network. In this senior role you will drive strategy, operations and compliance while aligning with the national livestock plan.

You will coach cattle agents, manage regional P&L, and foster collaboration across cattle and sheep teams to deliver results with safety and biosecurity in mind.