Poultry Farm 2IC: Operations Lead

seek.com.au; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Pride Foods Ltd is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager / 2IC for our poultry operations near Shepparton, Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat. You will report to the Farm Manager and help lead day-to-day farm activities, safety, animal welfare and compliance across the site.

The role requires managing staff, ensuring egg production quality and implementing biosecurity and health & safety standards on farm operations. Early starts, weekend work and rostered hours apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture or poultry operations.
• Strong people management and training skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, animal welfare and workplace safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support daily farm operations and site leadership.
• Supervise farm operators and allocate duties safely.
• Monitor bird health, welfare, feed, water, lighting, ventilation and shed conditions.
• Ensure eggs are collected, handled, stored and transferred in line with quality and food safety requirements.
• Support compliance with OHS, biosecurity, hygiene and Egg Standards Australia requirements.
• Assist with farm and machinery maintenance and maintain records and operational reporting.
• Train, induct and support employees, labour hire staff and contractors onsite.

Skills

People management

Communication

Training

Job description

Farm Pride Foods Ltd is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager / 2IC for our poultry operations near Shepparton, Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat. You will report to the Farm Manager and help lead day-to-day farm activities, safety, animal welfare and compliance across the site.

The role requires managing staff, ensuring egg production quality and implementing biosecurity and health & safety standards on farm operations. Early starts, weekend work and rostered hours apply.