Poultry Farm Worker

Workfront; Gloucester; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Workfront is seeking 2 Poultry Farm Workers to join a client on a poultry farm in Gloucester, NSW. These casual labour hire positions involve hands-on work with live chickens, feeding and watering checks, operating machinery, cleaning sheds and helping with daily farm operations.

The roles suit physically fit individuals who thrive in a farming environment and can work Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Experienced in poultry farming or hands-on farming activities.
• Comfortable around live chickens and poultry sheds.
• Physically fit for manual tasks and long shifts.
• Reliable and punctual with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Work with live chickens and assist daily poultry farm operations.
• Check feed and water systems regularly.
• Monitor equipment and report issues.
• Operate farm machinery and switchboards where trained.
• Clean and maintain poultry sheds and equipment.
• Assist with general farm maintenance and repairs.
• Perform ad hoc farm duties as required.
• Monitor bird health and welfare and report concerns.

Skills

Poultry farming

Agriculture

Livestock handling

Hands-on roles

Job description

About Us

Workfront is an established labour hire and recruitment agency, specialising in the poultry industry and providing reliable workforce solutions to businesses across NSW. We offer casual labour hire and permanent recruitment services, connecting employers with quality workers across poultry and other industries.

About the Opportunity

Workfront is currently seeking 2 reliable, motivated and physically fit Poultry Farm Workers to join one of our valued clients at their poultry farm in Gloucester, NSW.

Our client is a well-established Australian egg producer with a long-standing history in the industry, supplying fresh eggs and egg products to customers nationwide.

These are hands‑on farm roles working directly with live chickens. Duties include checking feed and water systems, operating machinery, cleaning and maintaining equipment and sheds, and assisting with general day‑to‑day farm operations.

This is a great opportunity for people who enjoy practical, physical work and are interested in working within the Australian poultry industry.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience working within an established poultry farming business.

• Job Type: Casual (Labour Hire)
• Commencement Date: Monday 9th November 2026
• Duration: Approx. mid December
• Roster: Monday to Friday
• Working Hours: 7AM to 2:30PM
• Pay Rate: $32.18 (dependent on experience)

Position Overview

Working within a busy poultry farm, you will play an important role in supporting the daily operations of the farm and helping ensure the health, welfare and care of the chickens.

As a Poultry Farm Workers (Farm Hand) you will be responsible for carrying out general farm duties, monitoring feed and water systems, operating machinery and switchboards, cleaning sheds and maintaining farm equipment. This is a physically demanding, hands‑on role suited to people who enjoy working in a farming environment and are comfortable working around live chickens.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with live chickens and assisting with daily poultry farm operations.
• Conducting regular food and water checks.
• Monitoring equipment and reporting any issues.
• Operating machinery and farm equipment, including machine switchboards where trained and authorised.
• Cleaning and maintaining poultry sheds, machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with general farm maintenance and repairs.
• Performing ad hoc farm duties as required.
• Monitoring bird health and welfare and reporting concerns to supervisors.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work environment.
• Following animal welfare, biosecurity and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Working effectively as part of a team to ensure daily farm operations run smoothly.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for people who are:

• Experienced in poultry farming, agriculture, livestock handling or similar hands‑on roles (highly regarded).
• Comfortable working around live chickens and within poultry sheds.
• Physically fit and capable of manual tasks, including bending, lifting, cleaning and standing for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a farm environment, including varying weather conditions where required.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining good attendance.
• Able to follow instructions and workplace safety, animal welfare and biosecurity requirements.
• Observant and able to identify and report any concerns relating to bird health or farm operations.
• Willing to learn and take direction.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Essential Requirements

• Reliable transport to travel to and from the workplace.
• Own safety boots and high‑visibility work shirt.
• Ability to comply with all workplace policies, safety procedures and biosecurity requirements.

Important Biosecurity Requirements

To protect the health of our livestock, strict biosecurity measures apply.

Applicants must not:

• Have regular contact with birds or pigs outside of work (including pets kept at your residence).
• Live with someone employed in another poultry or pig operation.

Successful applicants must comply with all on‑site biosecurity procedures, including showering before each shift where required by the farm.

Working Holiday Visa Holders Welcome

Applicants holding a valid Working Holiday Visa are encouraged to apply.

• Must currently be located in Gloucester, NSW, or be willing to relocate.
• Must have valid working rights in Australia.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Poultry farm work may count as specified work towards a second or third Working Holiday Visa, depending on the location and postcode.