WA Livestock Manager - Cattle

Elders Rural Services Australia Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Elders is seeking a WA Livestock Manager - Cattle to lead cattle operations across Western Australia, driving growth, performance and compliance in a senior leadership role.

You will work with the WA Livestock Manager - Sheep, stock agents, branch teams and key industry stakeholders to align livestock activities, strengthen relationships and deliver strong commercial outcomes for the WA cattle network.

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 knowledge of markets, saleyards and agent networks.
• Proven ability to generate cattle demand, connect supply with market opportunities and build strong relationships.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience and ability to coach across cattle and sheep teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the WA cattle strategy, delivering growth, market share and livestock demand outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with WA cattle producers, vendors, buyers and industry stakeholders.
• Identify market opportunities and leverage insights to drive informed business decisions.
• Lead, coach and develop cattle agents and teams, coordinating with sheep leadership for a united livestock business.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardisation and best-practice ways of working.
• Manage regional livestock operations, including saleyard activities and day-to-day processes.
• Take accountability for regional financial performance, including P&L and credit management.
• Promote safety, compliance and biosecurity across the region.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Negotiation

NLIS knowledge

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Tertiary livestock/agri qualification

Tools

NLIS system

Computer skills

Job description

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.

Working closely with the WA Livestock Manager - Sheep, stock agents, branch teams and key industry stakeholders, you'll help bring our livestock teams together across species, strengthening customer relationships, identifying market opportunities and delivering strong commercial outcomes for our WA livestock business.

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 roles at Elders. We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

For over 185 years Elders has been embedded in the fabric of Australian agriculture and played a key role in rural and regional communities by employing local people and servicing local farming families. We're dedicated to continuing this legacy through our extensive network, and, by paving the way toward a bright future for agriculture through our ongoing focus on innovation and sustainability. Elders is proudly creating lasting impact on Australia's farming families and communities.