Hatchery Transport Operator

Pepe; Hawkesbury; Hybrid; AUD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Job summary

Pepe's Ducks in Mulgrave, NSW, seeks a Hatchery Transport Operator to manage the safe transport of eggs and day-old ducklings between the hatchery and farms. The role emphasizes animal welfare, careful handling, and reliable roading duties on a 7-day roster with a 4-day week.

Applicants must hold a current HR licence, have a clean driving record, and be flexible to participate in occasional long-distance trips to Harden. You may assist with vehicle upkeep and other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current HR licence with a clean driving record.
• Experience delivering and transporting live animals is highly desirable.
• Strong commitment to animal welfare and safe handling.
• Flexibility to work a 7‑day roster, including early starts.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Reliable, punctual and able to manage time and tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport day-old ducklings and eggs between the hatchery and farms, ensuring welfare standards are met.
• Assist in basic upkeep of transport vehicle cleanliness.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors, managers and farm personnel.
• Help uphold biosecurity practices as part of daily duties.
• Follow all WHS policies and Pepe's Ducks safety procedures.
• Participate in training and contribute to the QA system.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by the Hatchery Manager.

Skills

HR Licence

Safe driving record

Live animal transport

Animal welfare

Roster flexibility

Communication

Punctuality

Job description

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:

Pepe's Ducks is seeking a dedicated Hatchery Transport Operator to join our team in Mulgrave. This is a vital role within our farming operations, responsible for the safe and timely transport of eggs and day-old ducklings between our hatchery and company farms. As animal welfare is at the heart of our business, this position requires a reliable, compassionate, and detail-oriented individual who understands the importance of handling eggs and live animals with the highest level of care.

The role may also include supporting the upkeep of transport vehicles, as cleaning or other associated tasks.

This role operates on a rotating 7-day roster with advance scheduling provided. Shifts may include early starts any time from 5:00am to 9.00am. The position is considered part-time and offers 4 days per week. Days off will vary, based on roster, though the role does require a regular shift every second Saturday.

While many deliveries are local, the role also requires some long-distance drives to our farm in Harden.

It may be requested that a successful candidate works additional days/hours to cover other driver absence.

This requires a HR manual licence.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport day-old ducklings and eggs between the hatchery and farms, ensuring all welfare standards are met
• Assist in the basic upkeep of transport vehicle cleanliness.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors, managers, and farm personnel
• Assist the business in ensuring optimal Biosecurity is practiced by yourself and others
• Follow all WHS policies and procedures within Pepe's Ducks' safety system
• Participate in training programs and contribute to the Quality Assurance system
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Hatchery Manager

Please note that the above duties are not exhaustive and may evolve with the needs of the business.

About You

• Current HR licence with a strong and safe driving record - manual
• Experience transporting live animals (highly desirable)
• A genuine commitment to animal welfare and responsible handling
• Flexibility to work across a 7-day rotating roster, including early starts
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and capable of managing time and tasks effectively

Due to our strict bio-security 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; or
• Are in regular contact with persons who are in regular contact with any type of birds or pigs