Assistant Farm Manager — Lead Poultry Team (10‑Day Fortnight)

Pace Farm Pty Limited; Hillvue; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Farm Pty Limited, a leading Australian egg producer, is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to lead a diverse farm team and ensure top-tier animal welfare and production efficiency. You’ll oversee daily operations from 6am with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style in a rural setting.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in egg production and farm practices. Experience in poultry or animal welfare is desirable; a forklift license is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in poultry or animal welfare desirable.
• Forklift license or willingness to acquire it.
• Proven experience leading and motivating teams.
• General maintenance skills regarded as a plus.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and mentor a team across farm duties.
• Organize daily work schedules.
• Maintain high animal welfare standards for production efficiency.
• Collaborate with team to boost productivity.
• Adhere to GMP and HACCP protocols.
• Demonstrate hands-on leadership and enthusiasm.
• Be flexible with production and roster changes.
• Ensure a safe workplace.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Pace Farm Pty Limited, a leading Australian egg producer, is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to lead a diverse farm team and ensure top-tier animal welfare and production efficiency. You’ll oversee daily operations from 6am with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style in a rural setting.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in egg production and farm practices. Experience in poultry or animal welfare is desirable; a forklift license is beneficial.