Breeder Farm Manager

Turosi Pty Ltd; Nagambie; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turosi Pty Ltd in Victoria operates a breeder farm near Nagambie and seeks an experienced Breeder Farm Manager to oversee daily operations, lead a small team, monitor flock welfare and ensure biosecurity and production targets are met.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, the ability to solve problems on the ground, and a commitment to maintaining production records in a physically demanding farming environment. Weekend and after-hours coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing poultry farms or intensive livestock operations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Hands-on problem solving in a farming environment.
• Knowledge of animal welfare and biosecurity requirements.
• Experience with production targets and recording farm data.
• Current driver's license and ability to work physically.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of the breeder farm.
• Lead and support farm employees.
• Monitor bird health, welfare and flock performance.
• Ensure biosecurity and farm procedures are followed.
• Manage egg collection, handling and quality standards.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs across the site.
• Maintain production and compliance records.
• Participate in weekend and after-hours coverage as required.

Skills

Poultry farm leadership

People management

Biosecurity knowledge

Animal welfare

Production records

Driver's license

Hands-on problem-solving

Job description

Turosi Pty Ltd is a privately owned Company with facilities in Victoria, QLD and NSW, providing a full range of raw and cooked food solutions across a range of proteins to the retail and food service sectors. We are one of the largest poultry processors in Australia, supplying major brands across QSR/FCD, General Trade & Retail markets.

With a business that is vertically integrated, from breeding to processing to manufacturing, Turosi has over 1400 passionate employees in a business that is going through a significant growth phase.

We're looking for an experienced Breeder Farm Manager to oversee the daily operation of our breeder farm near Nagambie. This is a hands‑on role responsible for managing farm staff, bird welfare, production performance, biosecurity and farm maintenance. You'll be leading a small team while ensuring the farm operates safely, efficiently and in line with company standards.

About the Role

Reporting to the Victorian Breeder Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the breeder farm
• Leading and supporting farm employees
• Monitoring bird health, welfare and flock performance
• Ensuring biosecurity and farm procedures are followed
• Managing egg collection, handling and quality standards
• Coordinating maintenance and repairs across the site
• Maintaining production and compliance records
• Participating in weekend and after-hours coverage as required

About You

To be successful you will have:

• Previous experience managing or supervising a poultry farm or intensive livestock operation
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• A practical, hands‑on approach to problem solving
• Knowledge of animal welfare and biosecurity requirements
• Experience working with production targets and farm records
• A current driver's license
• The ability to work in a physically demanding farming environment

What's on Offer?

• Stable, long-term role with an established business
• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to lead your own site and team
• Supportive operations management team
• Regional lifestyle based in Nagambie