Business (Site) Manager | EVLX Leongatha | VIC

Exciting leadership opportunity for a dynamic individual as the Business Manager for the site.

This role involves steering the success of a cutting-edge Regional Livestock Exchanges (RLX) facility, leading a team, leading safety and environment compliance on site, ensuring seamless business operations, facility upkeep, financial and business management, and compliance with industry standards.

As the key liaison with stakeholders, including clients, community, and industry representatives, the role also presents the chance to explore and cultivate new business prospects.

Regional Livestock Exchanges (RLX) is a leading agriculture organisation with core strengths of Infrastructure Management, stock handling and sales services, our operations are located throughout the eastern seaboard. This role is located at 670 South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra VIC, EVLX formerly (VLE).

EVLX joined the RLX portfolio in 2026, after being operated by Victorian Livestock Exchange since opening at the Leongatha site in 2006. 

Leongatha was the largest throughput saleyard in Victoria in four of the past five years, with almost a quarter of reported saleyard cattle in Victoria transacted through the site in FY25, hosting weekly Prime and Store Cattle sales along with seasonal Sheep sales.

Manage the business operations at the site encompassing:

• Facility Management

• Financial Performance

• People Management

• Environment and OHS Management

Build and nurture relationships with clients, community and industry representatives

Explore and develop new business opportunities

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in leading teams and growing a business

• Minimum of five years in management roles

• Experience in facility management or working in the agricultural industry is highly advantageous

• Tertiary qualifications or a diploma in Business or Agriculture (or equivalent experience)

• Strong leadership and management skills

• Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop staff

• Commercial acumen and entrepreneurial drive

• Humane Destruction of Animals (or willingness to get one)

• Current Driver's License, Senior First Aid Certificate, and Firearm License (or willingness to get one)

• A supportive team environment where your opinion and voice are heard and respected.

• The chance to work in a dynamic and rewarding industry.

• Access to Employee Assistance Program

• Free Comprehensive Life Insurance

• 10c discount on Fuel (Diesel) at all IOR locations

• 30% discount from Ringers Western

• Corporate rate with JB HI-FI

If you are interested and believe you would be a good fit for our family and business, please send your resume and two references via the APPLY NOW button.

PLEASE NOTE:

• This is a permanent position and is NOT open to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas applicants.

• Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.