About the Role

This senior leadership role is responsible for driving market access, trade and marketing outcomes for the Australian red meat industry across Greater China. Leading MLA’s regional operations, the position builds strong relationships with government, industry and commercial stakeholders, navigates complex regulatory environments, and develops strategies that strengthen market access and consumer demand. The role oversees a geographically dispersed team, manages budgets and governance requirements, and represents industry interests at senior levels across government and trade networks. Travel throughout the Greater China region is a key component of this highly influential position.

Our ideal Regional Manager – Greater China has:

• 10+ year experience in international marketing, market access, trade, government relations or related fields, including leadership responsibility for teams and budgets.
• Strong ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, self-managing priorities and challenges to achieve outcomes and meet KPIs.
• History or demonstration of successfully dealing and/or negotiating with international stakeholders – industry & government.  
• Language skills (written and spoken) in both English (native) and Mandarin (preferred).   

The successful candidate will be required to hold an appropriate visa/residency status for full time employment in China. For more information refer to the position description. Apply now via the link to submit your application (incl. resume).

What’s on offer?

The Australian red meat and livestock industry is passionate about caring about our animals, land, people and communities. Working together, we strive to push boundaries and continuously improve to ensure prosperity for the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We are focused on delivering world leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability.

At Meat & Livestock Australia we offer a flexible hybrid work environment and benefits including paid parental leave, wellbeing support, rebatable employer salary packaging and social club activities. 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: 30 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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