Poultry Farm Worker - Gloucester

Workfront People Solutions; Gloucester; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Workfront People Solutions – Gloucester NSW is seeking two reliable and motivated individuals for a hands-on role at a commercial poultry farm. Responsibilities include daily care, welfare checks, feed and water management, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Hours are 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with ASAP start and an approximate mid-December duration. Previous poultry experience is valued but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in poultry farming or livestock is preferred but not required.
• Physically fit and capable of repetitive manual tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and eager to learn.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Care for poultry and monitor daily health and welfare.
• Maintain clean, safe and well-managed farm environment.
• Manage feed, water and environmental systems.
• Clean and sanitise sheds and equipment; record keeping.
• Report maintenance issues and follow safety and biosecurity rules.

Skills

Poultry farming experience

Physical fitness

Reliability

Teamwork

Biosecurity compliance

Job description

Workfront People Solutions – Gloucester NSW

About Us

Workfront is a trusted labour hire and recruitment agency specialising in ongoing casual employment and permanent recruitment across the poultry industry.

About the Opportunity

Workfront is currently seeking 2 reliable and motivated individuals to join one of our valued clients at a commercial poultry farm in Gloucester, NSW.

This is a hands-on role assisting with the daily care, monitoring and development of poultry in a modern farming environment.

• Job Type: Casual (Labour Hire)
• Commencement Date: ASAP
• Duration: Approximately mid-December
• Working Hours: 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Workfront People Solutions – Gloucester NSW

About Us

Workfront is a trusted labour hire and recruitment agency specialising in ongoing casual employment and permanent recruitment across the poultry industry.

About the Opportunity

Workfront is currently seeking 2 reliable and motivated individuals to join one of our valued clients at a commercial poultry farm in Gloucester, NSW.

This is a hands-on role assisting with the daily care, monitoring and development of poultry in a modern farming environment.

• Job Type: Casual (Labour Hire)
• Commencement Date: ASAP
• Duration: Approximately mid-December
• Working Hours: 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Position Overview

Working on a commercial poultry farm, your duties will include assisting with the day-to-day care of poultry and maintaining a clean, safe and well-managed farm environment.

Key Responsibilities

Duties may include but not limited to:

• Working with live birds while maintaining high standards of animal welfare.
• Conducting daily bird health and welfare checks.
• Maintaining feed, water and environmental systems.
• Collecting deceased birds and humanely euthanising sick or injured birds when required.
• Cleaning and sanitising sheds, equipment and work areas.
• Completing routine shed checks and maintaining accurate records.
• Performing general farm maintenance and reporting maintenance issues.
• Following strict workplace health and safety, biosecurity and company procedures.
• Working effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for people who are:

• Previous poultry farming or livestock experience is highly regarded but not essential.
• Comfortable working in all aspects of the poultry industry.
• Physically fit and capable of repetitive manual tasks, including bending, lifting and standing for extended periods.
• Reliable, punctual and eager to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends when required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Essential Requirements

• Reliable transport to travel to and from the farm.
• Own safety boots and high-visibility work shirt.
• Ability to comply with all workplace policies 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 if 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 willing to relocate.
• Must have valid working rights in Australia.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Poultry farm work counts as specified work towards a second or third Working Holiday Visa, depending on the location/postcode.