WA Livestock Manager - Cattle

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

Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining the family backed by a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 185 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a WA Livestock Manager - Cattle to join our team and lead the performance and growth of our cattle business across Western Australia. In this senior leadership role, you will drive commercial growth, operational performance, capability development and compliance outcomes across the WA cattle network, while ensuring alignment with the national livestock strategy.

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.

About you

• 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 National Livestock Identification System (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.

About Elders

As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate.

We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.

Elders is for Australian agriculture.

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for