About the Role 

Meat & Livestock Australia is looking for an organised, practical and detail-focused Office Manager to support our North America team. Based in Washington DC, this role will provide day-to-day office, financial and staff administration support across our US and Canada operations. 

This is a varied role for someone who enjoys keeping things moving, working across different systems and stakeholders, and making sure people have what they need to do their jobs well. You will help manage office administration, supplier and service provider relationships, travel and meeting coordination, onboarding and offboarding support, compliance records, invoices, purchase orders, reconciliations and budget tracking. 

You will work closely with the Regional Manager – North America, the wider market development team, MLA’s finance, HR, IT and legal teams, and external suppliers and stakeholders. The right person will be comfortable taking ownership, solving routine problems early and knowing when to escalate matters appropriately. 

Our ideal Office Manager – North America has: 

• Proven experience in office administration, business support or office management. 

• Strong financial administration skills, including invoices, purchase orders, accounts payable, expense management, reconciliations and record keeping. 

• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and business systems such as SAP, Concur, Palette or similar platforms. 

You will also bring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, sound judgement and the confidence to build effective working relationships across a small, busy regional team. 

 
The successful candidate will be required to hold appropriate visa or residency status for full-time employment in the United States of America. For more information, refer to the position description. Apply now via the link to submit your application, including your resume. 

What’s on offer? 

The Australian red meat and livestock industry is built on care for animals, land, people and communities. At MLA, we work with industry and government to deliver practical marketing, research and development services that support global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability. 

At Meat & Livestock Australia we offer a flexible hybrid work environment. 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. 

Who are we? 

Meat & Livestock Australia is a service provider to the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We work in partnership with industry and the Australian Government to deliver marketing, research and development products and services to beef, sheep and goat producers, with the core purpose to deliver world leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability.​

The​ Australian red meat and livestock industry makes a significant contribution to the economy and livelihoods of many Australians. Australian red meat is produced with care for the livestock and the environment and is an important part of a healthy balanced diet. 

Applications close: 1 September 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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