The Company
The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) is the peak national body representing the Australian cattle feedlot industry – an industry in growth that produces high quality grain fed beef for the domestic and international marketplace. As a member-based association that focuses 100% of its energy on member benefits, they lead the industry in a manner that fosters excellence and integrity within the sector. Have a look at https://www.feedlots.com.au/, https://www.feedlottech.com.au/, https://grainfedbeef.com.au/.
Highly successful with staff enjoying a positive and trusting work culture, they are in need of a new General Manager to lead the development and delivery of the Associations key membership, events, training and communications initiatives.
The Role
The role of General Manager – Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
is a key senior position reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with a highly skilled team of 4 direct reports including Professional Development Coordinator, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Training & Education Manager, Administration Coordinator.
A dynamic, exciting and challenging environment, you will be responsible for:
- Maintaining strong membership value and engagement
- Overseeing management for industry engagement events
- Corporate communications
- Program management
- Develop and oversee relevant and current training material, workshops and e-learning initiatives
- Community and stakeholder engagement
We are very interested to speak to you if you believe you have the following:
- Effective people leadership skills and experience
- Credibility/networks in the Australian livestock or agribusiness sector
- Communications and event management experience
- Commercial acumen in the delivery of member services, training and events
- Proven industry and stakeholder engagement skills
- The ability to understand, relate to, and connect with a broad range of industry entities
- Exemplary organisational and planning skills
- Advanced skills in administration, deadline management, prioritisation, adaptability and situational awareness
- Some travel required
Ideally, you will have a passion for agriculture or indeed a background in agriculture and come with a solid reputation of exceptional communication and engagement and a keen desire to make a difference. This role will be ideally based in ALFA’s head office in Sydney.
This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of the Australian lot feeding industry and remain highly connected with a broad audience across Australia. ALFA offer a positive and encouraging working environment, with an opportunity to work across the business with exceptional support when needed.
A remuneration package in line with the seniority of the role will be negotiated with the successful applicant. To enquire please contact David Jackson or Katrina Bruce on 1300 380 701 or apply via www.rimfireresources.com.au with a resume and cover letter.
