2023 Wool Technical Support Officer (Dec 2022)

Nurture. Grow. Thrive.

Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 180 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

We are looking for our next Wool Technical Support Officer to join our progressive wool team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Working at our purpose-built wool selling centre, you will work working closely with our wool team to provide an excellent customer experience as well as marketing support to wool growers, buyers, and the Elders network. You will be working in a new, state-of-the-art facility with all the support and technology at your fingertips to ensure your success.  

This is an exciting opportunity which may suit recent graduates or those looking to launch their career in the Australian wool industry.

Responsibilities

Supported by the dedicated wool team, you will:

• Work with experienced leaders to prepare and run weekly wool sales
• Gain the skills to type and appraise wool
• Understand who buyers what wool types and build relationships with processors
• Provide market information for our clients
• Gain an understanding of our new rehandle operation
• Become part of the weekly auction team

About You

• Knowledge of shearing, wool operations and the broader ag industry would be an advantage
• Completed, or be willing to commence, a wool classing certificate
• A passion to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders and build strong relationships
• Aptitude and curiosity to embrace innovation and the latest technology
• Be a true team player with a can-do attitude is a must
• No prior experience is needed, just a passion for the Australian wool industry

About Elders

Elders is proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We’re part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia’s history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.

The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it’s part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, 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.

For more information call Simon Hogan, National Manager Wool Operations on 0417 856 420 or visit our careers page.

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click apply now.

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