POULTRY FARMER

The Cordina Group; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Job summary

Cordina Farms, part of The Cordina Group, is recruiting for a Poultry Framer to join our Goulburn area rearing facility. The role involves supporting day‑to‑day farm operations, assisting with livestock management, and ensuring welfare, efficiency, and safety standards.

On‑site accommodation is available for successful candidates. The successful applicant will report to the Rearing Farm Manager and Breeder Division Manager, with duties including supervision support, grading, eggs collection and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, animal science, or related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in the poultry industry, ideally in a rearing or breeder environment.
• Experience in livestock care, operations, and team support.
• Strong communication, time management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Practical knowledge of WH&S and biosecurity standards.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the breeding and rearing of livestock.
• Monitor health and condition of birds.
• Help move livestock to optimise feeding opportunities.
• Participate in daily farm operations such as shed servicing, grading, egg collection, and general hygiene.
• Assist with upkeep of farm infrastructure (fences, sheds, equipment, water supply).
• Coordinate with staff and contractors during catching, vaccinations, grading, and deliveries.
• Assist with staff supervision and day‑to‑day planning in the absence of the Rearing Farm Manager.
• Operate machinery, plant, and equipment as required.
• Monitor feed levels, weigh birds weekly, and maintain records.
• Ensure compliance with WH&S, animal welfare, and biosecurity policies.
• Respond to alarms and after-hours site alerts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to maximise bird performance and farm efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Team support

Independent work

WH&S knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture/animal science

Equivalent experience

Job description

Permanent, full-time position

Australian-owned Industry Leader

Goulburn Location

Cordina Farms are the Australian market leaders in the extremely competitive 'Value Added' or 'Convenience' sector. Our tasty Value Added range of fresh meal options is quite simply unmatched, which is why we supply the majority of supermarkets in this important retail sector. From our modern offices located at Girraween (NSW), we process, prepare, and distribute chicken meat products.

We are currently recruiting for a Poultry Framer at our new rearing facility based in the Goulburn area in NSW. The successful applicant must be prepared to work directly with livestock, including after-hours and weekends as required. On-site accommodation is available for the successful candidate.

Reporting to the Rearing Farm Manager and Breeder Division Manager

you will assist in managing day-to-day farm operations and supporting livestock management strategies to help achieve production targets and ensure the highest standards of animal welfare, efficiency, and safety.

This role will see you responsible for, but not limited to:

• Supporting the breeding and rearing of livestock


• Assisting with monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of birds


• Helping to move livestock to optimise feeding opportunities


• Participating in daily farm operations such as shed servicing, grading, egg collection, and general hygiene


• Assisting with the upkeep of farm infrastructure including fences, sheds, equipment, and water supply


• Coordinating with staff and contractors during catching, vaccinations, grading, and deliveries


• Helping with staff supervision and day-to-day planning in the absence of the Rearing Farm Manager


• Operating machinery, plant, and equipment as required


• Monitoring feed levels, weighing birds weekly, and maintaining accurate records


• Ensuring compliance with WH&S, animal welfare, and biosecurity policies


• Responding to alarms and alerts on-site as required, including after-hours


• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maximise bird performance and farm efficiency

Skills and Experience

• A relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in agriculture, animal science, or a related field


• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in the poultry industry, ideally within a rearing or breeder environment


• Demonstrated experience in livestock care, operations, and team support


• Strong communication, time management, and organisational skills


• Ability to work independently or as part of a team


• Practical knowledge of WH&S and biosecurity standards


• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays

This is a great opportunity for someone with poultry or livestock experience looking to take the next step into a leadership support role within a growing and reputable agricultural business.

Cordina Core Values

The core values of the company are DOING THE RIGHT THING, LEADING BY EXAMPLE, WORKING AS ONE, BEING YOUR BEST, CREATING NEW & BETTER WAYS. Our values are a statement about what we stand for.