General Manager - Aquaculture

Are you a commercially astute aquaculture leader ready to lead and scale a growing, multi-function operation?


Do you thrive in senior leadership roles where strategy, operations, people and performance come together to deliver sustainable growth?

About us:

With six generations of agricultural heritage and a commitment to sustainability through evidence-based practices, Harvest Road Group is proud to produce some of Australia's highest quality food products. We are passionate about delivering premium agricultural food that reflects the best our country has to offer. Today, Harvest Road encompasses the iconic Harvey Beef and Leeuwin Coast brands, supplying a range of exceptional food products to domestic and international markets. Our business is built on innovation, integrity, and a deep connection to the land, and we are committed to continuous improvement in everything we do - from paddock to plate.

Harvest Road Oceans (a part of the Harvest Road Group) is leading sustainable aquaculture in Western Australia. With its innovative aquaculture practices and combined 100 years of experience as ocean farmers, we are dedicated to supplying the world with the freshest, finest Western Australian seafood.

The Role:

We have a full-time, permanent opportunity for a General Manager - Aquaculture to join our team based in Albany, WA.

As General Manager of Aquaculture, you will lead a senior leadership team across Production, Planning, Maintenance and Processing, ensuring all activities are coordinated and integrated across safety, planning, production, processing, maintenance and quality functions.

You will play a pivotal role in executing strategic initiatives, scaling operations, and delivering ambitious growth targets, while maintaining strong financial discipline, compliance, and a high-performance culture.


Key Responsibilities:
General Management of the Aquaculture production business will include:

• Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing strategic plans for productivity improvements, expansion plans and implementing key performance indicator tracking tools.
• Operational Oversight: Directing and controlling day-to-day operations across the functions or departments to scale up our operations and deliver the business plan growth targets.
• Financial Management: Creating and managing budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation plans.
• Leadership and Human Resources: Selecting, managing, and mentoring senior staff and departmental heads; fostering a strong work culture and ensuring safe working practices.
• Quality and Compliance: Ensuring adherence to company standards for quality, food safety, and other relevant regulations.

Skills and Experience:
Essential:

• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and business management skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or applied experience in operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Class C Drivers license.
• National Police Clearance and pre-employment medical assessment.

Desired:

• Commercial skipper’s qualification (exemption 38 or Coxswain equivalent)
• Commercial diving qualification
• Aquaculture, Agriculture or Marine industry experience, ideally in a leadership role.
• Experience in data analysis and report writing

What’s In It for You?
Our business endeavours to provide a safe, encouraging and family-oriented work environment to all staff, to ensure you have the necessary support to achieve your best results.

In addition to working in the beautiful coastal town of Albany, we also offer:

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Ongoing career development and opportunities in one of WA’s largest agri-food businesses.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Staff discounts and other employee benefits.
• Novated leasing options.

Please follow the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application to join one of Western Australia’s largest agri-food businesses. Applicants should present with a cover letter and current resume.


Go to: https://www.harvestroad.com to learn more about our values and other career opportunities.


We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community in which we live and work. We encourage Indigenous Australians, people with a disability and people of all ages, culturally diverse backgrounds, gender identity and sexual orientation to apply.