Business Efficiency, Innovation and Growth Manager

Business Efficiency, Innovation and Growth Manager Drive the future of large-scale cropping. Lead innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. About us Altora Ag is one of Australia’s largest broadacre cropping businesses, operating over 178,000 hectares across four states. We’re a modern, values-led agribusiness bringing heart to agriculture — and we’re looking for an exceptional individual to help shape our next chapter of growth. About the Role In this newly created role, you’ll be at the forefront of driving transformative change across our operations. Your ability to analyse complex challenges, engage teams on the ground, and turn insights into action will be crucial as we look to set new benchmarks in Australian agriculture. With a focus on both immediate wins and long-term sustainability, you’ll help ensure Altora Ag remains a leader in the industry. As our Business Efficiency, Innovation & Growth Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming how we farm — embedding smarter systems, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable growth strategies that deliver stronger yields, lower costs, and lasting impact. This role reports to our General Manager of Farming. This newly created position will suit a true all-rounder — someone who combines hands‑on farming experience with commercial and analytical insight. You’ll work closely with Aggregation Managers, Agronomists, our Post Farm Gate Business as well as our support functions to: Lead our Aggregation Managers to drive excellence across cropping programs, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and sustainability. Identify and implement innovations that improve productivity — from lean farming and precision ag‑tech to process automation and data integration. Drive capital investment planning, business case development, and operational benchmarking (cost per hectare, yield per tonne, labour efficiency). Partner with key internal teams — from Grain Trading to Fertiliser & Chemical supply — to optimise results across the full cropping lifecycle. Build frameworks to measure the impact of innovation and continuous improvement across safety, sustainability, and performance outcomes. About You You’re curious, commercially minded, and thrive in complex agricultural environments. You’ll bring a mix of technical and strategic skills, such as: Proven leadership experience across large-scale grain or mixed cropping operations. Solid understanding of agronomy, budgeting, and business analysis. Confidence with technology — precision ag tools, digital platforms, and data-driven systems. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A proactive mindset and the ability to turn insights into operational improvement. Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related discipline are ideal for this role and experience in Agri Technology, AI, WHS, sustainability frameworks, or environmental compliance is highly regarded. Why Join Altora Ag? At Altora Ag, we’re proud to blend modern technology with deep agricultural heritage. Joining us means being part of a business that values integrity, innovation, collaboration, and accountability, while investing in its people and the future of sustainable farming. You’ll have the autonomy to make an impact — influencing major operational decisions, shaping our growth strategy, and helping us lead the industry in safety, performance, and sustainability. Ready to grow something big? If you’re passionate about agriculture, technology, and driving results, we want to hear from you. Apply today with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your farming experience and what draws you to this opportunity. You will be taken to our recruitment system and asked to complete some basic details. We strive to create a healthy and safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion, and celebrating diversity and encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to join us. All applications from candidates with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered. Please no agencies, we’ll be managing this role in‑house. Any resumes submitted outside of our process will be deemed the sole property of Altora Ag Services Pty Ltd. Altora Ag Services is a subsidiary of Altora Ag Holdco Pty Ltd. Be careful – Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don’t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr