Posted: 01/04/2026

Closing Date: 29/04/2026

Job Type: Contract

Location: Toronto, Canada

Job Category: Business Development

• Join a passionate industry supporting global demand for quality, sustainable red meat
• Flexible, supporting and inclusive team culture with great rewards and benefits
• Lead MLA’s new Canadian agenda with real autonomy and ownership

####Job Description

About the Role

This role drives market development for Australian beef, lamb and goatmeat in Canada, working with exporters and value chain partners to grow demand and value. It manages marketing projects, budgets and service providers, translates market insights into action, evaluates performance, and works collaboratively while meeting MLA’s policy and governance requirements.

Our idealMarket Development Managerhas:

• Tertiary qualifications relating to Marketing, Sales, Business Management/Administration, Hospitality, or Culinary Arts or red meat production (Veterinary Science, Rural Science, Agricultural Economics, Animal Husbandry, or a similar agriculture-focused qualification),

• Sales or business development experience in business-to-business roles

• Marketing strategy, planning, and execution in the food and/or beverage industry in North America, and/or a thorough understanding of the Australian meat and livestock industry – supply capability, key suppliers, Australian product categories and attributes, organizational structure, etc.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.

• Strong project management skills.

• High level of experience using Microsoft Suite and software products.

The successful candidate will be required to hold an appropriate visa/residency status for full time employment in Canada. 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. 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: 29 April 2026

If you have a question in relation to the advertised position, contact the Human Resources team by emailingcareers@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.