Poultry Farm Shed Operator: Cleanliness & Biosecurity

DA HALL & CO; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term employment

Rural work environment

Job summary

Ellerslie Farms Group is seeking personnel to work in a rural poultry farming operation on a rotating roster, ensuring safe operation of equipment and adherence to biosecurity protocols on site.

You will join a team in a relaxed rural setting, perform manure handling and basic maintenance tasks, and contribute to humane treatment and welfare of birds across the farm. A valid HR/HC license is advantageous; experience in agriculture is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ability to follow strict biosecurity and safety procedures.
• Physically fit and capable of manual labour.
• Good communication skills and ability to report issues accurately.
• Experience in poultry or agriculture environments preferred but not essential.
• Basic mechanical awareness or equipment handling experience is an advantage.
• Valid HR or HC driver’s licence or demonstrated experience.

Responsibilities

• Remove manure from sheds using designated equipment.
• Clean and maintain shed surrounds by shovelling and sweeping spills after manure removal.
• Inspect manure quality and report findings to the Farm Manager.
• Identify causes of wet manure and report leaks.
• Record and report leaking drinker nipples with location details.
• Monitor manure belts for tension and operation; report faults.
• Maintain cleanliness of manure pits and pump-outs.
• Perform basic maintenance checks on manure trucks and report issues.
• Keep manure truck cabins clean, weekly wash and vacuum.
• Comply with animal welfare standards when handling birds.
• Report equipment faults to Farm Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Adhere to quarantine and biosecurity standards across the farm.

Skills

Attention to detail

Biosecurity compliance

Manual labour

Communication

Valid HR/HC license

Tools

Basic mechanical awareness

Job description

Ellerslie Farms Group is seeking personnel to work in a rural poultry farming operation on a rotating roster, ensuring safe operation of equipment and adherence to biosecurity protocols on site.

You will join a team in a relaxed rural setting, perform manure handling and basic maintenance tasks, and contribute to humane treatment and welfare of birds across the farm. A valid HR/HC license is advantageous; experience in agriculture is preferred but not essential.