Introduction

Are you looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference?

Do you want to lead a passionate, supportive and high performing team?

Join a passionate industry supporting global demand for quality, sustainable red meat

Flexible, supporting and inclusive team culture with great rewards and benefits

Description

About the Role

The Group Manager – Sustainability provides strategic leadership for MLA’s sustainability research and development portfolio, that includes investments in the Biogenic Carbon Cycle, Climate resilience, Environmental Credentials and the Beef and Sheep Sustainability Frameworks. These initiatives aim to enhance the profitability, resilience and environmental performance of Australia’s red meat and livestock industry.

Leading a high-performing team, the role oversees key sustainability programs, fosters industry-wide collaboration, and ensures investment outcomes deliver measurable benefits for producers while supporting MLA’s 2030 strategic goal of contributing to Australia’s net-zero ambitions.

Key responsibilities for the role are:  

Lead MLA's Sustainability portfolio, driving research, development and innovation programs aligned to industry and organisational priorities.

Develop and execute a strategic vision that delivers measurable sustainability outcomes for industry.

Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and values-driven culture.

Build and maintain strong partnerships with industry, research organisations, commercial partners and key stakeholders.

Identify and leverage emerging trends, technologies and innovation opportunities to maximise industry impact.

Oversee investment, governance, monitoring and evaluation of programs to ensure delivery of strategic objectives and return on investment.

Manage budgets and resources to optimise the use of levy, government and commercial funds.

Drive adoption, commercialisation and revenue-generating opportunities that create value for producers and the red meat supply chain.

Our ideal Group Manager - Sustainability has:

Significant experience in research and development for sustainability

Significant producer consultation and collaboration skills to develop a producer-centric sustainability program.

Broad understanding of the Australian red meat and livestock industry

Extensive experience in leading and developing high performing teams

The successful candidate will be required to hold an appropriate visa/residency status for full time employment in Australia. For more information refer to the position description. Apply now via the link to submit your application (incl. resume).

What’s on offer?

The Australian red meat and livestock industry is passionate about caring about our animals, land, people and communities. Working together, we strive to push boundaries and continuously improve to ensure prosperity for the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We are focused on delivering world leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability.

At Meat & Livestock Australia we offer a flexible hybrid work environment and benefits including paid parental leave, wellbeing support, rebatable employer salary packaging and social club activities. You'll learn on the job in a supportive environment and have access to learning and development opportunities so that you can continue to grow and develop your career.

Applications close: 8 August 2026

If you have a question in relation to the advertised position, contact the Human Resources team by emailing careers@mla.com.au

Candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the advertisement. MLA reserves the right to close applications for the position prior to the advertised date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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