On‑Farm Poultry Operations Lead

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Tamworth Regional Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

Employer Sponsored Jobs seeks a capable Poultry Farm Manager to lead a large-scale broiler operation in New South Wales. You will oversee production, people management and uphold high standards across the growing cycle with established support structures.

You will be assessed through a structured recruitment process to connect qualified candidates with an Australian agricultural opportunity that matches their background and capabilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commercial broiler poultry experience.
• Previous poultry farm management experience or strong 2IC experience.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a farm team.
• Strong understanding of poultry production, welfare and biosecurity.
• Practical knowledge of poultry shed ventilation and environmental management.
• Ability to interpret production information and respond to performance issues.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Comfortable using computers and farm management systems.
• Calm, practical and accountable approach to problem solving.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Willingness to live on farm and participate in an on-call roster.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of animal welfare, safety and farm performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of a multi-shed broiler farm.
• Manage bird performance, health, welfare, feeding and water systems.
• Monitor production results and implement actions to improve efficiency.
• Lead, supervise and develop farm employees.
• Prepare staff rosters and coordinate daily workforce requirements.
• Overseaventilation, temperature, humidity and overall shed conditions.
• Manage shed preparation, clean-out and turnaround between production cycles.
• Maintain strict biosecurity, animal welfare and workplaces safety standards.
• Coordinate servicing and maintenance of farm equipment and infrastructure.
• Monitor ventilation, feeding, drinking and generator systems.
• Maintain accurate production, livestock and operational records.
• Use farm data and management systems to track performance.
• Work with external technical specialists, veterinarians and processor representatives.
• Identify operational issues early and implement practical solutions.
• Report farm performance and key operational matters to senior management.
• Participate in an after-hours and on-call roster when required.

Skills

Poultry farm management

Team leadership

Biosecurity

Ventilation management

Record keeping

Farm data systems

Job description

Employer Sponsored Jobs seeks a capable Poultry Farm Manager to lead a large-scale broiler operation in New South Wales. You will oversee production, people management and uphold high standards across the growing cycle with established support structures.

You will be assessed through a structured recruitment process to connect qualified candidates with an Australian agricultural opportunity that matches their background and capabilities.