Hatchery Assistant

CWT Farms; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award loadings and allowances.

Work clothes and boots supplied and la

Permanent wage rates start from $28.92

Job summary

Aviagen Australia Pty Limited is seeking a Hatchery Assistant in Goulburn for a full-time, on-site role. Training is provided; no prior experience is required.

You will work in the vaccine room mixing vaccines for automated administration to day-old chicks, requiring precision, steady hands, and strict biosecurity adherence. Key duties include supporting processing operations, maintaining cleanliness, and complying with shower-in/out procedures.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 15 kg and comfortable with standing all day.
• Meet biosecurity standards and shower in/out procedures.
• Ability to work weekends; mainly Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Operate vaccine room and mix vaccines for automated administration.
• Work in the processing area with precision and attention to detail.
• Maintain high hygiene standards, wear PPE, and support biosecurity measures.

Job description

Job Description Summary

Aviagen is the world's leading poultry breeding company. Through a comprehensive global network of distributors, the group currently delivers day old broiler chick and turkey grandparent and parent stock to over 250 poultry producers in over 130 countries worldwide. Aviagen Australia Pty Limited is part of this exciting company.

Job Description: Hatchery Assistant - Goulburn

Full time permanent opportunities available. Above award loadings and allowances. Work clothes and boots supplied and laundered on site. We're looking for a Hatchery Assistant to join the team! This role will involve a range of tasks in the processing area including the daily running of the vaccine room mixing vaccine for the automated administration of vaccines to our day-old chicks. This role requires strong concentration, excellent attention to detail and a high level of precision. You'll need a steady hand, careful technique and the ability to consistently combine and incorporate a number of vaccines accurately and safely, to ensure protection of our chicks against disease is maintained.

Must have Reliable and hard-working attitude. Ability to communicate and work well in a team. Able to comfortably reach above your shoulders, to a height of 190cm. The strength to safely lift and carry up to 15kg. Able to perform repetitive movements that can include, bending, lifting and twisting. Meet Biosecurity standards (no contact with live birds, chickens or pigs) + follow shower in/out procedures. Reliable transport to work. Be available to work some weekends, although mainly Monday to Friday.

To be successful in this role you must be fit and healthy and be able to work on your feet all day; combined with the ability to meet biosecurity standards such as not having any outside contact with any live birds, chickens or pigs and also following shower in/out procedures to shower in and out at the beginning and end of each shift. As this is a unique industry, on-the-job training is provided and no prior experience is necessary. The ideal candidate would be available weekdays and also available to commit to working weekends as required.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Above award loadings and allowances.
• Work clothes and boots supplied and laundered on site.
• Work clothes and boots will be supplied and laundered on site.
• Permanent wage rates start from $28.92+ with immediate accrual of annual and personal leave.
• A full-time role is guaranteed a minimum of 38 hours per week.
• We offer stable ongoing employment and a chance to progress your career, while growing your skill and wage rate.

About Aviagen

There are many great reasons to join the Aviagen team. Not only are we a successful global company, but we also have a strong commitment to training and the ongoing development of our staff. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations. We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen! Working at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry. In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring. Are you ready for the adventure?