Agency Operations Manager

Nurture. Grow. Thrive.
Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 180 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
Elders is looking for an Agency Operations Manager to drive the National Livestock, Wool and Grain strategies for Elders, on a permanent, full-time basis.
Reporting to the General Manager - Agency, this unique and high visibility role will integrate with key teams across Elders to support and implement Elders National Livestock, Wool and Grain strategies. The successful applicant will be an excellent communicator, possessing strong commercial acumen with the ability to build key relationships across the Elders business.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about the agricultural industry who is keen to dive into a critical operations role with the opportunity to effect real change for the Elders business.
Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of National Livestock, Wool, and Grain Strategies
• Deliver operational support to the Elders Network, including management of the Livestock Data Maintenance team
• Identify and implement improvement activities for Agency operations
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts and develop financial targets for the Agency product
• Work with the State Agency leadership teams to grow and manage the Elders Agency business
• Work collaboratively with Internal Audit and Legal to address potential legal, regulatory, and governance risks that exist within Agency

About you

• Solid understanding of Australian agriculture (particularly Livestock & Wool)
• Tertiary qualification in Business/Finance/Agriculture or similar (desired)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships across multiple teams
• Strong communication skills; comfortable engaging with multiple stakeholders (including senior leadership)
• Sound judgement and commercial awareness to drive business performance
• Results-oriented; able to work in a multi-task environment, managing multiple priorities while delivering results.

About Elders
Elders is proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We’re part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia’s history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.
The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it’s part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, 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.
If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.
For more information call Dave Adamson on 0439 439 639 or visit our careers page.
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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