Farm Manager

Baiada Poultry; Darlington Point; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baiada Poultry is seeking a Farm Manager to lead day-to-day farm operations across our poultry sites in Australia. The role focuses on achieving production targets while upholding animal welfare, biosecurity, safety, and company standards.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, hands-on management, and the ability to coordinate staff, ensure WHS compliance, and maintain accurate records and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in poultry or livestock farm management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of animal welfare and biosecurity practices.
• Ability to work independently and make operational decisions.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and record keeping.
• Understanding of WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily farm operations and production performance.
• Manage, train, and supervise farm staff.
• Ensure animal welfare, biosecurity, and food safety standards are met.
• Monitor flock health, environmental conditions, and farm performance.
• Implement and follow company procedures and policies.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate maintenance, cleaning, and equipment operation.
• Ensure WHS compliance and liaise with management and veterinary teams.

Skills

Poultry farm management

Leadership & people mgmt

Animal welfare & biosecurity

Independent decisions

Communication & problem-solving

Reporting & record keeping

WHS knowledge

Job description

Baiada is a privately owned Australian Company providing premium quality poultry products throughout Australia. We operate throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia with our Head Office based in Pendle Hill, NSW. Our brands include Lilydale Free Range and Steggles and we have a proud reputation for upholding traditional family-oriented values. At Baiada Poultry our primary objective is to provide our customers with the highest quality products and excellent service.

The Farm Manager is responsible for the overall management of day-to-day farm operations. This role ensures production targets are achieved while maintaining animal welfare, biosecurity, safety, and company standards. The position requires strong leadership, operational planning, and hands‑on involvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily farm operations and production performance
• Manage, train, and supervise farm staff
• Ensure animal welfare, biosecurity, and food safety standards are met
• Monitor flock health, environmental conditions, and farm performance
• Implement and follow company procedures and policies
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and compliance documentation
• Coordinate maintenance, cleaning, and equipment operation
• Ensure workplace health and safety (WHS) compliance
• Liaise with management, veterinarians, and support teams as required

Required Skills (Must-haves):

• Previous experience in poultry or livestock farm management
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Knowledge of animal welfare and biosecurity practices
• Ability to work independently and make operational decisions
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills for reporting and record keeping
• Understanding of WHS requirements

Please note: Due to our strict biosecurity requirements, you must not have any birds, pigs or poultry at home and be willing to maintain our quarantine policy and procedures.

To be eligible for this role, you must have legal right to work full‑time (without restrictions) in Australia at the time of application. As part of the recruitment process and on‑going employment, you may be required to undergo background checks to assess your suitability for the position. These checks may include verification of work rights, police check, medical assessments and/or drug and alcohol testing.