Poultry Farm Workers - Expressions of Interest (Hunter - Upper Hunter)

Workfront People Solutions; Australia; Remote; AUD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for permanent employment

Biosecurity training and safety first

Job summary

Workfront People Solutions – Hunter Valley NSW invites Expressions of Interest for Poultry Farm Workers across the Hunter, Upper Hunter and surrounding areas. Roles are casual labour hire with potential for permanent employment based on performance and need.

Tasks include chicken welfare checks, shed upkeep, egg processing support, and adherence to strict safety and biosecurity protocols. Locations include Buchanan, Greta, Parkville, Paterson, Sawyers Gully and more.

Qualifications

• Reliable transport to travel to and from the workplace.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow workplace instructions.
• Willingness to complete required inductions and training.

Responsibilities

• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and site rules.
• Work across poultry farms or egg processing facilities as assigned.
• Assist with daily checks, cleaning, and basic biosecurity steps.
• Support with loading, packing, and general production tasks.
• Display flexibility with varying rosters and locations.

Skills

Reliable transport

Physically fit

Attention to detail

Punctual and dependable

Teamwork

Job description

Poultry Farm Workers - Expressions of Interest (Hunter - Upper Hunter)

Workfront People Solutions – Hunter Valley NSW

Workfront is a trusted labour hire and recruitment agency specialising in ongoing casual employment and permanent recruitment across the poultry industry. We partner with some of Australia's leading commercial poultry producers to connect reliable, hardworking people with employment opportunities. Our focus is on building long-term relationships with both our clients and employees, providing consistent work, ongoing support and opportunities for career growth.

About the Opportunity: Workfront is currently seeking Expressions of Interest from reliable and motivated individuals interested in working within the commercial poultry industry.

We recruit year-round for casual labour hire positions across multiple poultry farms and egg processing facilities throughout Hunter, Upper Hunter & Surrounding Areas. We work with some of Australia's leading egg producers and commercial poultry businesses, including well-established Australian companies with a long history in the industry. Our clients operate across regional NSW, supplying quality poultry and egg products to customers nationwide.

Opportunities may be available across different poultry operations, with duties and work environments varying depending on the location and position. While these roles are primarily casual labour hire positions, some host employers may offer permanent employment to workers who consistently demonstrate reliability, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

Whether you're looking for ongoing casual work, consistent weekly hours or the opportunity to build a long-term career in the poultry industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Locations may include

• Buchanan
• Gresford
• Greta
• Nelsons Plains
• Parkville
• Paterson
• Sawyers Gully
• Seaham
• Tomago
• Vacy

Employment Type

• Casual Labour Hire
• Short-term and ongoing opportunities based on operational requirements.
• Rosters and hours will vary depending on the position and location.
• Potential pathway to permanent employment with host employers.

Position Overview

Workfront recruits for a range of positions across commercial poultry farms and egg processing facilities. Duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the operation and available vacancies.

Poultry Farm / Shed Workers

Working within commercial poultry farms and sheds alongside live chickens, duties may include:

• Monitoring bird health, behaviour and welfare.
• Conducting daily shed checks and monitoring feed, water and ventilation systems.
• Collecting deceased birds and humanely euthanising sick or injured birds when required and appropriately trained.
• Cleaning and maintaining poultry sheds, equipment and work areas.
• Preparing sheds for new arrivals and assisting with day-old chick placement.
• Monitoring laying flocks, egg belts and production performance.
• Collecting eggs and completing quality checks where required.
• Performing general farm maintenance and reporting equipment issues.

Poultry Process Workers

Working within busy egg processing facilities, duties may include:

• Sorting, grading and packing eggs.
• Checking product quality and packaging accuracy.
• Performing general production and packing duties.
• Loading egg stacks onto production infeed belts.
• Removing finished products from carousels.
• Stacking, wrapping and preparing pallets.
• Operating grading, packing and processing equipment where required.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised work area.
• Following food safety, quality assurance and HACCP procedures.

General Responsibilities Across Poultry Operations

Regardless of the position, employees are expected to:

• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and company requirements.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare where working with live birds.
• Follow strict site-specific biosecurity procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised work areas.
• Report concerns relating to bird welfare, product quality, equipment or workplace safety.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Please note: Duties will vary depending on the position and poultry operation. Applicants will receive role-specific information when suitable vacancies become available.

What We're Looking For

• Previous poultry farming, livestock, food processing, packing, manufacturing or production experience is highly regarded but not essential for all positions.
• Willingness to learn and undertake a range of duties within a commercial poultry operation.
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual tasks, including bending, lifting and standing for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a farm, shed or fast-paced production environment, depending on the role.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to good attendance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, and accept work at short notice when required.
• Ability 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, where required.
• Valid working rights in Australia.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow workplace instructions.
• Willingness to complete required inductions, training and pre-employment checks where applicable.
• Ability to comply with all workplace policies, safety procedures and site-specific biosecurity requirements.

Important Biosecurity Requirements

To protect the health of our livestock, strict biosecurity measures apply when working on poultry farms.

Depending on the farm and site requirements, applicants may be required to:

• Shower in before commencing work and shower out when leaving the farm.
• Change into designated work clothing and footwear and follow personal hygiene procedures.
• Comply with restrictions relating to outside contact with birds and pigs, including household contact with people employed in poultry or pig operations.
• Follow all farm entry procedures and biosecurity instructions.

Applicants must be willing and able to comply with all applicable site-specific biosecurity requirements.

Working Holiday Visa Holders Welcome

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

• Must currently be located in the Hunter, Upper Hunter & Surrounding Areas, or willing to relocate.
• Must have valid working rights in Australia.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English.

Please note: Eligibility for specified work towards a second or third Working Holiday Visa depends on the actual work performed, location and current Australian Government visa requirements. Applicants should confirm their eligibility before accepting a position.