Wa Livestock Manager - Cattle

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

Job summary

Elders is seeking a WA Livestock Manager - Cattle to lead the cattle business across Western Australia. In this senior role you will drive growth, oversee operations and ensure alignment with national livestock strategy.

You will work with branch teams, stock agents and industry stakeholders to build relationships, seize market opportunities and deliver strong commercial outcomes for Elders’ cattle network.

Qualifications

• We need related tertiary livestock or agribusiness qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Full unencumbered driver’s licence; Q Fever vaccination or immunity.
• Extensive WA cattle industry experience with market and network knowledge.
• Ability to generate cattle demand and build relationships with producers and buyers.
• Proven people leadership to coach cattle and sheep teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of NLIS, animal welfare, and biosecurity; proficient computer skills.
• Accreditation: AuctionPlus Assessor, ALPA accreditation or Low Stress Stock Handling will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the WA cattle strategy to drive growth and market share across the region.
• Build relationships with cattle producers, vendors, buyers and industry stakeholders.
• Identify market opportunities and drive informed business decisions with market insights.
• Lead and develop cattle agents and teams, collaborating with Sheep colleagues.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency across livestock operations.
• Oversee regional saleyard activities and ensure delivery of commercial objectives.
• Manage regional P&L, capital utilization and risk controls.
• Uphold safety, compliance, animal welfare and biosecurity standards.

Skills

Cattle industry experience

Leadership & coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation & influencing

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary livestock/agri qualification

Tools

NLIS knowledge

ALPA accreditation

Low Stress Stock Handling

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.

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.

For more information please visit our careers page or email [e-mail]

Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

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.

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