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
An Elders Branch Operations Manager delivers effective operational planning, leadership, and execution to ensure the branch achieves sustainable financial growth. This includes developing and implementing strategies aligned with branch objectives, monitoring performance against budgets and key metrics, optimising resources, and driving efficiency across all operational areas. The role actively supports sales and business development initiatives, ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, and fosters a high-performing, customer-focused team culture that contributes to the overall success of the branch and the Elders network.
Responsibilities:
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Oversee branch operations and commercial performance in line with budgets, KPIs, and financial targets; contribute to annual budgeting and manage costs, debt collection, and branch expenditure.
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Lead and support branch staff through effective rostering, leave planning, performance management, coaching, and training to achieve team and branch goals.
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Support recruitment, selection, onboarding, and induction processes in partnership with the People & Culture team.
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Drive branch growth through deposit book expansion, rural product sales, margin management, and effective stock and debtor management.
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Promote branch products and represent Elders at marketing events, campaigns, field days, and community activities to enhance brand presence.
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Oversee branch administration, banking, purchasing, reporting, and ensure compliance with all core processes, national initiatives, and product performance standards.
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Lead workplace health and safety initiatives, ensure compliance with policies and legislation, and promote a safe work environment through proactive risk management and reporting.
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Contribute to branch business planning, foster a collaborative team culture, and identify opportunities for operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
About you:
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Experience in leadership and/or business management
- Degree in business, agriculture (desirable or demonstrated experience).
- Elders Leadership Development Program (Elders training provided).
- Good knowledge of operational planning and strong commercial acumen.
- High communication, influencing & negotiation skills.
- Sound computer skills.
- Able to understand customer needs and priority
- Agricultural or related industry experience (desirable)
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.
If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please today.
For more information please visit our careers page or email
[email protected]
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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