General Manager – Cunningham Cattle Co
Core
Lead operational performance, financial outcomes, and sustainability for one of Australia's largest institutional beef platforms managing 65,000+ head of cattle across five properties.
Role type
Senior General Manager (Agriculture/Livestock)
Builds
Beef production operations, capital infrastructure, and sustainable land management systems
Domain
Agriculture, Livestock, Beef Production
Required skills
Strategic leadership, operational planning, financial management, capital project delivery, team development, stakeholder engagement, risk management, sustainability initiatives
Preferred skills
Experience in corporate/institutional agribusiness, data-driven decision-making, innovation adoption
Technologies
Farm management software, data analytics tools, capital project management systems
Responsibilities
Develop and execute annual business and operational plans; drive operational performance, productivity, and profitability; lead and coach Station Managers; oversee seasonal planning, grazing strategies, and herd performance; manage capital improvement programs; monitor financial and production performance; ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and biosecurity requirements; represent the company at industry events and stakeholder meetings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight