General Manager

Lead agricultural arm of one of Australia's largest carbon-aligned managers. Build and scale a cattle grazing and carbon projects business across Queensland - Brisbane to Cairns location.

The Company:

Paniri Agricultural Co. works to balance agriculture and the environment and is a leading natural asset manager. They are dedicated to delivering sustainable agricultural production and support carbon projects. With an environmentally driven approach to agricultural production, starting with cattle and supported by carbon projects, they aim to improve soil, pastures, natural vegetation, ecosystems and increase biodiversity while reducing emissions through Savannah Fire Management, Human Induced Regeneration, and Environmental Plantings.

As part of Corporate Carbon Group, Paniri Agricultural Co. combines extensive experience in the carbon farming industry with leading agribusiness expertise to help reduce emissions at scale while improving agricultural production. They offer expertise in managing Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) delivery risks, navigating complex policy, legislation, and regulatory compliance. With 1.3 million hectares under their care, they take a local-first and long-term view, recognising their responsibility to the land and local communities. Culturally, they are commercially focused, communicate respectfully but honestly, are open to feedback, and lean on data and facts.

The Opportunity:

In this people-oriented role, as the business continues to grow, it requires the expertise of a General Manager to oversee day-to-day agriculture assets, focusing on an ecological-first operating model that maximises farming productivity, sustainability, and efficiencies across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Leveraging your livestock farming and breeding knowledge, you will build on and grow their cattle grazing business while leveraging existing assets. Their current portfolio is considerable, and while consolidating these assets, you will develop a future strategy to execute the acquisition of additional assets.

Equally central to the role is Corporate Carbon’s and Paniri's carbon project portfolio. Their stations are managed not only for productive cattle output but for measurable environmental outcomes, through savannah fire management, human-induced regeneration, and environmental plantings under the ACCU Scheme. You will ensure grazing and carbon activities work in concert rather than in conflict, that day-to-day station operations translate into credible carbon credit generation, and that Paniri continues to navigate the regulatory landscape with confidence. This dual mandate, pastoral productivity and rigorous carbon delivery, is what sets Paniri apart from a traditional cattle business and is where the next phase of growth will be won. This hands-on yet strategic role works from the farm gate to boardroom, and if successful, you will be an important part of the success of the organisation.

About You:

The business attracts pragmatic and common-sense staff who have an entrepreneurial spirit. The business is highly dynamic and in considerable growth, and by nature, you will be highly energetic and spirited, looking for such an environment where you can make your mark by balancing risk and reward.

To be successful you will need:

• Affinity, passion, and vision for sustainable farming practices, ideally with exposure to the carbon industry and overall understanding of carbon methodologies.
• Deep experience in running cattle stations, leading, and developing operations staff, including managing relevant information to support cattle grazing and agriculture production.
• Adept at assessing and building commercial business cases that support key projects around agriculture, particularly cattle stations, herd modelling, and management.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive and design and deliver solutions that focus on the agricultural business and drive operational productivity.
• Ability and history of managing full finances of an agricultural business including budgets, P&L, procurement, and asset management.
• Experience presenting to Executive and/or Boards on commercial progress.
• Ideally, you would have been involved with a start-up in your career aligning with Paniri’s enterprising spirit.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in agribusiness or equivalent.

Why This Role:

This unique newly created role requires an enthusiastic individual who believes in sustainable agriculture and wants to assist the sector move towards new solutions for carbon market participation. You will bring your cattle production knowledge and strategic leadership to drive productivity and growth. The role is offering an excellent remuneration package combined with a positive and direct working environment. You can be located anywhere between Brisbane to Cairns.

To explore this role, confidentially call David Jackson on 1300 380 701 or apply directly online.