Office & Administration Manager – Wimmera

About AWN:

AWN is one of Australia’s leading independent rural services companies, proudly supporting regional communities and primary producers through a personalised and relationship-driven approach. Specialising in wool, livestock, and rural property, we combine local knowledge with national reach to deliver outstanding results for our clients. At AWN, we believe in building long-term partnerships, empowering our people, and driving innovation across the agricultural sector.

About the Role:

AWN is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Office & Administration Manager to lead the administrative function of our livestock and real estate operations across the Wimmera. Based in Horsham, this hands-on role is responsible for overseeing a small team of administrators while ensuring smooth day-to-day processes, compliance, and high-quality customer service. We are proud to be a clear leader in the local market and are seeking a truly exceptional individual to elevate our service offering to new heights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a small admin team, ensuring efficient workflow and task coordination.
• Manage documentation for livestock sales (auctions and private), including data entry, invoicing, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (NLIS, NVDs, PICs).
• Act as a primary contact for clients, vendors, and transporters.
• Maintain accurate records of livestock movements and transactions.
• Support livestock agents with scheduling, logistics, and sale day preparation.
• Keep up to date with livestock and real estate legislation and ensure documentation meets all standards.
• Oversee and coordinate timely compliance with Work Health and Safety (WH&S) regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong leadership, organisational, and administrative skills.
• Experience in managing small teams and coordinating daily operations is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with livestock systems (e.g., NLIS, LPA) is a bonus.
• Prior experience in administration, preferably with some exposure to agriculture.

Why Join AWN?

With people at the heart of everything we do, we invest in our staff so they can deliver the exceptional level of service that has become synonymous with AWN.

Join AWN and become part of a respected rural services business with a supportive, community-focused team. Your contributions will be genuinely valued, with a strong remuneration package that reflects your experience, and clear pathways for professional growth and advancement.