WA Livestock Manager - Cattle
Core
Lead the performance and growth of the cattle business across Western Australia, driving commercial outcomes and operational efficiency.
Role type
Senior leadership livestock manager (cattle)
Builds
Regional livestock operations, saleyard activities, and commercial objectives for the WA cattle network
Domain
Australian agriculture, cattle trading, and livestock management
Required skills
Cattle market knowledge, stakeholder relationship management, team leadership, financial performance management, safety and compliance oversight, operational process improvement
Preferred skills
AuctionPlus Assessor, ALPA accreditation, Low Stress Stock Handling qualifications
Technologies
National Livestock Identification System (NLIS), AuctionPlus
Responsibilities
Lead execution of the WA cattle strategy to deliver growth and market share; Build and maintain relationships with producers, vendors, buyers, and industry stakeholders; Identify market opportunities and address livestock coverage gaps; Lead, coach, and develop cattle agents and teams; Drive continuous improvement and process standardisation; Manage regional livestock operations including saleyard activities; Take accountability for regional financial performance including P&L and credit management; Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, and risk management