Farm Hand

Chandler Macleod; Gosford; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking a reliable Poultry Farm Hand to support operations at Baiada's Peats Ridge Farm. You will maintain the health and welfare of chickens, operate farming machinery, and assist with daily shed operations.

The role involves cleaning sheds, monitoring environmental systems, and reporting welfare concerns. Weekend work, physical labour, and adherence to biosecurity are required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on farm experience or willingness to perform manual labour in a farming environment.
• Willingness to work in physically demanding and dusty environments.
• Reliable transport and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate farming machinery.
• Assist with daily shed operations including feeding, watering, and monitoring bird health.
• Clean and sanitise sheds and equipment to maintain biosecurity standards.
• Monitor temperature, ventilation, and lighting systems.
• Report abnormalities or animal welfare concerns to supervisors.
• Support the team during bird placement and pick-up.
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities.

Skills

Hands-on

Team player

Reliable

Animal welfare

Tools

Farm machinery

Job description

Chandler Macleod is seeking a reliable and hardworking Poultry Farm Hand to support operations at Baiada's Peats Ridge Farm.

• Immediate start | Full time hours
• $33.31 + Allowances & penalties, if applicable

About our client

Passionate about producing premium quality poultry products through the Lilydale Free Range and Steggles brands, our client Baiada, have been bringing Australian families together at the dinner table since 1919!

Delivering fresh poultry to local retailers and value-adding products to Quick Service Restaurants and food service customers, Baiada are leading the way in the industry through innovation and setting high standards around process and efficiency, which ensures they deliver millions of high-quality products every year.

About the role

As a Farm Hand, you will play a key role in maintaining the health and welfare of chickens in the shed. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating farming machinery
• Assisting with daily shed operations including feeding, watering, and monitoring bird health
• Cleaning and sanitising sheds and equipment to maintain biosecurity standards
• Monitoring temperature, ventilation, and lighting systems
• Reporting any abnormalities or animal welfare concerns to supervisors
• Supporting the team during bird placement and pick-up
• Maintaining accurate records of daily activities

About you

You're a hands-on team player with a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in animal welfare. You'll bring:

• Experience working in farming, agriculture, or manual labour (preferred but not essential)
• Willingness to work in physically demanding and dusty environments
• Reliable transport and punctuality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work on weekends

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.