Incubation Supervisor

Specialised Breeders Australia Pty Ltd; Rochester; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialised Breeders Australia Pty Ltd in Rochester, VIC, is seeking an Incubation Supervisor to oversee incubation operations, lead a high-performing hatchery team, and drive continuous improvement in hatchability and quality outcomes.

You will coach staff, manage rostering, uphold HACCP and biosecurity standards, and drive safe, efficient processes in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership and technical acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in incubation or hatchery operations.
• Proven ability to train and motivate staff.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to animal welfare and biosecurity.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate setters and hatchers to operate within parameters.
• Conduct daily machine checks and escalate repairs.
• Monitor temperatures, pressures and unit performance.
• Maintain QC, hatch day and maintenance documentation.
• Analyze incubation data to support improvement.
• Provide rostering aligned with business needs.
• Address performance issues and escalate serious matters.
• Meet HACCP requirements and use current document versions.
• Maintain biosecurity and quarantine compliance.
• Promote safe work practices and PPE.

Skills

Incubation tech

Team leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Animal welfare

Biosecurity

Job description

Specialised Breeders Australia Pty Ltd - Rochester VIC

Specialised Breeders Australia (SBA) Rochester, VIC

Are you ready to step into a hands-on leadership role within one of Australia’s leading poultry breeding operations? SBA is seeking an Incubation Supervisor to oversee incubation processes, support a high-performing hatchery team, and drive continuous improvement in hatchability and quality outcomes.

This role is ideal for someone with strong technical capability, a passion for animal welfare, and the confidence to lead people in a fast-paced, biosecure environment.

About the Role

As the Incubation Supervisor, you’ll ensure incubation equipment is maintained to standard and that line integrity is protected throughout the incubation cycle. You’ll supervise team members, maintain accurate documentation, and support the Assistant Hatcheries Manager in delivering consistent, high-quality results.

Your purpose: "To ensure that incubation equipment is appropriately maintained for consistent hatchability, and line integrity is maintained throughout the incubation process."

Key Responsibilities

Incubation & Technical Operations

• Calibrate setters and hatchers, ensuring machines operate within required parameters.
• Conduct daily machine checks and elevate repairs outside your competency.
• Monitor hallway temperatures, pressures, and unit performance.
• Maintain accurate QC, hatch day, and maintenance documentation.
• Capture and analyse incubation data to support continuous improvement.

Egg Room & Set Planning

• Control strains and flocks from egg room through to hatching.
• Ensure eggs are clearly marked and trolleys correctly identified.
• Set eggs from young to old flocks and seek approval before pulping older eggs.
• Train staff, implement new procedures, and monitor performance.
• Provide fair and effective rostering aligned with business needs.
• Address basic performance issues promptly and escalated serious matters.

Quality, Biosecurity & WHS

• Meet HACCP requirements and use only authorised document versions.
• Report equipment issues immediately and follow escalation pathways.
• Maintain strict biosecurity and quarantine compliance.
• Promote safe work practices, PPE use, and strong housekeeping standards.

What You Bring

• Strong technical knowledge of incubation or hatchery operations.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate staff.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Clear, professional communication skills.
• A commitment to animal welfare, safety, and biosecurity.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving capability.

Why Join SBA?

• Work with a respected national leader in poultry breeding.
• Supportive management and opportunities for professional development.
• A role where your technical skill and leadership directly influence outcomes.
• A positive, safety‑focused workplace culture.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your hatchery career and lead a critical part of our incubation process, we’d love to hear from you.