Hatchery Assistant

Worthwhile Recruiting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual employment

Rostered shifts provided in advance

Full training and ongoing support

Experience in agricultural environment

Friendly team culture

Job summary

Worthwhile Recruiting is seeking Hatchery Assistants in Mulgrave to support hatchery operations and maintain high standards of animal care, quality, and hygiene. The role requires an early start at 4:45 am, hands-on duties across sorting, incubation prep, and equipment operation, and a rotating 7-day roster with advance schedules.

Casual positions include full training and opportunities to gain experience in a specialised agricultural environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a strong safety focus.
• Willing to start early and handle physical work.
• Able to follow procedures and maintain hygiene.
• Comfortable with rotating 7-day roster, including weekends.
• Prior agriculture or food production experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Sort and grade eggs and day-old poultry.
• Handle fertile duck eggs for hatching.
• Operate automated hatchery equipment.
• Assist hatchery processes and treatments.
• Load and pack eggs and ducklings for transport.
• Clean and sanitise incubators and equipment.
• Support training and quality assurance activities.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Hatchery Manager.

Skills

Punctuality

Safety-first

Flexible scheduling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

Strong work ethic

Job description

Are you an early riser who enjoys hands‑on work in a fast‑paced environment? We are seeking reliable and motivated Hatchery Assistants to join our team in Mulgrave. This casual position plays an important role in supporting hatchery operations and maintaining the highest standards of animal care, quality, and hygiene. Responsibilities include sorting and grading eggs, preparing eggs for incubation, operating automated equipment, and assisting with hatchery cleaning and sanitation processes.

Please note this role requires a 4:45 am arrival to complete the site's shower-in process before commencing work.

This position operates on a rotating 7-day roster, with schedules provided in advance. Flexibility to work weekends and varying rostered days is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Sort and grade eggs and day-old poultry.
• Handle and grade fertile duck eggs for hatching.
• Safely operate modern automated hatchery equipment.
• Assist with hatchery processes and treatments.
• Load and pack eggs and ducklings for local transport.
• Clean and sanitise incubators, hatchers and hatchery equipment.
• Participate in training programs and support quality assurance activities.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Hatchery Manager.

What We're Looking For

• Reliable, punctual, and committed to workplace safety.
• Comfortable with early morning starts and physical work.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain high hygiene standards.
• Flexible and available to work across a rotating 7-day roster, including weekends.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in agriculture, food production, manufacturing or a similar environment is advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Casual hourly rate of $32.19 ph + Super
• Casual employment with rostered shifts provided in advance.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a specialised agricultural environment.
• Friendly and supportive team culture.
• Hands‑on role with variety in daily tasks.