Welcome to the Young Livestock Exporters Network
The Young Livestock Exporters Network was established in 2019 by young industry professionals, for young industry professionals. YLEN's vision is to build networks and leadership through pathways of professional development within the livestock export supply chain.
The network is underpinned by two key pillars:
- Career development of members through providing pathways to professional development opportunities.
- Building relationships through networking opportunities.
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News and Blog
Member Profile: Charles Tapp
MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT This month we caught up with member Charles Tapp, overseer at Newcastle Waters Station on the Barkly Tablelands, NT. Where are you based? I live and work on Newcastle Waters station which is 400km southeast of Katherine. Why are you a YLEN member? I became a YLEN member to meet like-minded people and…
Current Job Opportunities
The live export industry, and livestock industry as a whole, offers great employment opportunities and career paths to young people across all stages of their journey. We've put together a selection of current jobs on offer that have come our way. Click through to read more!
Member Profile: Issy McLinden
MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT This month we caught up with member Issy McLinden, sheep wrangler turned stock-hand at Tipperary Station in the Daly Region, NT! Where are you based? I am based in the Northern Territory on a Cattle Station that is surrounded by Daly River and Litchfield Station Why are you a YLEN member? Being a…
Mate to Manager Program
The Young Livestock Exporters Network is pleased to open applications for the third Mate to Manager Program. The 6-week program will be run via Zoom, with 1 unit completed per week. The program will be facilitated by The Right Mind’s, Jill Rigney who has years of experience in providing training programs to the agriculture sector.…
Funding for Future Live Export Industry Leaders Announced
This month the Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) announced recipients of the Future Drought Fund’s Networks to Build Drought Resilience program. “We are delighted to be one of the many worthy recipients of the Future Drought Fund’s program and are excited about the opportunities it will provide our members” said Kari…