GM Corporate Affairs

About Us

Established in 1946, Teys Australia is a beef processing and food production business. We are best known for providing quality Aussie beef to customers here in Australia and around the world. 

Teys Australia is part of the Cargill Food Enterprise and wholly owned by Cargill Inc.

With operations across 14 locations in Qld, NSW, Victoria, and South Australia, we are the second largest beef processor and exporter in Australia, employing over 5,000 passionate people who drive our success, and bring their very best to work every day. 

Together, we focus on feeding people and enriching lives. Join us!

About the Role

With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, food and animal safety, and community engagement, we are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as General Manager Corporate Affairs.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the corporate narrative of a major national business, driving industry, government, regulatory, sustainability, and stakeholder outcomes across Australia.

Reporting to the CEO, the role will help the business navigate an increasingly complex environment while protecting and enhancing Teys Australia's reputation. This role is based in Brisbane, with some interstate travel required.

Key Responsibilities

In this strategic leadership role, you will:

• Drive Teys Australia's corporate affairs, communications, public affairs, government relations, and sustainability strategies.
• Provide strategic counsel to the Executive Leadership Team on emerging issues, risks, opportunities, and stakeholder matters.
• Build and maintain influential relationships across Federal, State and Local Government, international market access channels, regulatory bodies, industry associations, customers, and community stakeholders.
• Represent Teys Australia in industry forums and engage with organisations such as AMIC, AMPC, MLA, government agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead media, reputation management, and crisis communication activities.
• Provide strategic oversight of sustainability initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Guide Teys' participation in regulatory reviews, policy development, industry research, and market access initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and industry leadership across the Corporate Affairs portfolio.

About You

You must have the following experience/skills:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Extensive experience in corporate affairs, government relations, public affairs, communications, policy, regulatory affairs, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated success building relationships and influencing outcomes at all levels – from site and operational teams through to senior government, industry and executive stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Australia's regulatory and political landscape, including Federal and State Government, and international market access processes.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and media management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving organisational outcomes through collaboration and influence.
• The ability to think strategically while responding effectively to emerging issues and changing business priorities.

Industry knowledge is highly regarded, particularly experience in red meat processing, agribusiness, feedlot operations, food safety systems, or other highly regulated export environments.

What’s in it for You

• Competitive executive salary package
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Income protection via our Injury/Illness Salary Continuance Scheme Company-supplied mobile and laptop
• Salary sacrifice options - electronic devices, novated car leasing, and more
• A genuinely collaborative, purpose-driven culture — and a meat allowance that any beef lover will appreciate Access to a range of corporate discounts including Bupa healthcare membership.

To Apply

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment within a growing business offering excellent career development and opportunities, we encourage you to APPLY today. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us at yourfuture@teysaust.com.au.

You can check us out at www.teysgroup.com.au or join us on https://www.facebook.com/TeysAustralia. 

Apply now

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