Farm Hand - Poultry Breeder Farm

Pepe's Ducks Ltd; Cobbitty; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading duck producer in Cobbitty is seeking a part-time Farm Hand. Responsibilities include collecting eggs, feeding ducks, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and be physically fit. Basic farming experience is preferred but not essential. Applicants must have full rights to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• Basic farming experience preferred, but not essential.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Good communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collect eggs from the laying sheds.
• Clean and grade eggs.
• Feed ducks and ensure water accessibility.
• Maintain sheds and equipment.

Skills

Basic farming experience

Ability to work independently

Good attention to detail

Good communication skills

Physically fit and energetic

Job description

About Pepe's Ducks Ltd

For over 40 years, Pepe's Ducks has grown from a cottage industry in Eastern Creek, NSW, to Australia's leading Duck producer. Pepe's Ducks prides itself on operating on strong company values, where its people are the heart of the business. This dedication and love of the job ensures that every duck to leave Pepe's is of the highest quality and standards.

About The Role

We currently have a Part time Farm Hand position vacant at our breeder farm located in Cobbitty. Please only apply if you have full working rights in Australia.

This is a part-time role working by roster, typically 2 to 3 days a week 6.30am to 2.30pm and Saturdays and Sundays 6.30am to 10.30am.

Our Farm Hand positions report directly to the Farm Manager.

The Main Duties Include

• Collection of eggs from the laying sheds
• Cleaning and grading of eggs
• Feeding ducks and ensuring drinking water is fully accessible at all times
• Cleaning and maintaining sheds and equipment

Skills & Experience

• Basic farming experience preferred, but not essential
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Physically fit and energetic

Biosecurity

Due to our strict biosecurity constraints, we cannot consider applicants with the following:

• Have birds or pigs of any variety at their place of residence or are in regular contact with any type of birds or pigs.
• Are in regular contact with persons who are in regular contact with any type of birds or pigs.

Our Recruitment Process

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. As part of our recruitment and selection process, we require potential employees to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment.

You must have full rights to work in Australia to be successful for the role. We do not currently offer sponsorship for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applications are treated with complete confidentiality.

www.pepesducks.com.au