BROILER FARM 2IC

The Cordina Group; Cawdor; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cordina Group in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Broiler Farm 2IC to support the Farm Manager in daily operations of a busy broiler farm. You will lead farm staff, monitor bird health and production, manage sheds and equipment, and respond to alarms.

Weekend and after-hours availability is required; training and career progression are offered in a hands-on poultry environment. Join a well-established, Australian-owned family business with a strong focus on quality, safety, and

Qualifications

• Experience in poultry farm operations.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Knowledge of biosecurity practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day broiler farm operations to hit targets.
• Monitor flock health, welfare, feed and water intake.
• Maintain shed environmental controls: temperature, ventilation, humidity.
• Supervise farm staff and allocate daily tasks.
• Respond to farm alarms and emergencies, including weekends.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, biosecurity and industry standards.
• Step into Farm Manager duties during absences.

Skills

Poultry farm management

Team leadership

Biosecurity practices

Operational decision making

Record keeping

Job description

The Cordina Group is highly awarded and respected within the food industry, Cordina has built a reputation around partnership, stability, innovation, trust, agility and most importantly, always thinking differently.

Cordina is all about creating bespoke solutions designed purposefully around our customers' needs and their brands – in fact, there have now been four generations of Cordina putting the customers brand first. It's the service we offer that's the difference. Our customers can have the whole NPD solution done for them or work in collaboration to bring their new product to life!

Our mission is to understand our customer and solve their problems by treating customer brands as our own. With 80 years of experience, Cordina continue to bring new concepts to the market and assist our customers to create their own unique point of difference.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Broiler Farm 2IC to join our team. Reporting directly to the Farm Manager, the successful candidate will assist with the daily management and operation of the broiler farm, ensuring optimal bird health, welfare, growth and production performance.

This is a hands–on leadership role requiring direct involvement with livestock, shed management, farm maintenance and staff supervision. The successful applicant must be flexible and prepared to work weekends, after hours and respond to farm alarms when required.

Key Responsibilities

The role will include, but is not limited to:

• Assist with managing the day-to-day operations of the broiler farm to achieve optimal bird performance and production targets.


• Monitor flock health, bird behaviour, mortality rates, feed and water consumption.


• Maintain appropriate shed environmental conditions, including temperature, ventilation, humidity and lighting.


• Monitor and adjust ventilation systems and shed equipment to maintain optimal bird comfort.


• Conduct regular inspections of sheds, equipment and facilities.


• Oversee litter management, shed hygiene, cleaning and preparation between flocks.


• Monitor feed management, water quality and bird growth throughout the production cycle.


• Conduct regular bird weighing and maintain accurate flock performance records.


• Assist with coordinating bird placement, catching crews, vaccination programs and bird collection.


• Monitor animal welfare, biosecurity and disease prevention practices.


• Supervise farm employees, allocate daily tasks and ensure work is completed to the required standard.


• Ensure all machinery, plant and equipment are maintained and operated safely.


• Maintain accurate farm records and report production issues to the Farm Manager.


• Identify opportunities to improve farm productivity, efficiency and overall performance.


• Respond to farm alarms and emergencies outside normal working hours, including weekends.


• Step into the Farm Manager's responsibilities during periods of absence or leave.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, WHS requirements, biosecurity procedures and industry standards.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:

• Previous experience in the poultry industry, preferably within broiler farm operations.


• Experience in a supervisory or team leadership position will be highly regarded.


• Sound understanding of broiler bird management, health, welfare and production requirements.


• Knowledge of poultry shed ventilation, heating, cooling and environmental control systems.


• Understanding of feed management, water consumption, litter management and flock performance.


• Knowledge of biosecurity, disease prevention and animal welfare practices.


• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.


• Ability to work independently, take initiative and make sound operational decisions.


• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing tasks.


• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving operational issues.


• Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate farm records.


• Flexibility to work weekends, after hours and respond to farm alarms when required.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to join a well-established Australian-owned family business.


• A hands–on leadership role within a growing poultry operation.


• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.


• An attractive and competitive remuneration package negotiated with the successful applicant.

Cordina Core Values

Our core values are DOING THE RIGHT THING, LEADING BY EXAMPLE, WORKING AS ONE, BEING YOUR BEST, and CREATING NEW & BETTER WAYS.

These values represent who we are, what we stand for and how we work together to achieve success.