Poultry Farm Manager
Accredited Employer · Tamworth, Tamworth & North West NSW · Full-time
Salary: Discussed at interview
Job description
We’re looking for a capable Poultry Farm Manager to take ownership of a commercial broiler operation in New South Wales. This opportunity is built around verified skills and genuine industry experience. We’re interested in professionals who can demonstrate their ability to manage poultry production, lead people and maintain high standards across a busy farming operation. You may already be managing a poultry farm, or you may be an experienced 2IC who has developed the practical knowledge and leadership skills needed to step into Farm Manager responsibilities. Your experience will be considered as part of the candidate assessment process. In the role, you’ll have responsibility for flock performance, staff leadership, shed conditions, biosecurity, equipment and production outcomes. You’ll also have access to an established support network, so you can focus on running the farm without being expected to manage everything alone.
Key responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the overall performance of the broiler farm
- Manage flock production from placement through to pick-up
- Lead, supervise, train and develop farm employees
- Organise staff rosters and daily work requirements
- Monitor bird health, welfare, feed, water and growth
- Manage ventilation, temperature and shed environmental conditions
- Review production performance and implement improvements
- Coordinate shed preparation, cleaning and turnaround activities
- Maintain high biosecurity and hygiene standards
- Ensure animal welfare procedures are followed
- Maintain workplace health and safety standards
- Coordinate servicing and repairs of farm machinery and equipment
- Monitor feed lines, drinkers, ventilation systems and generators
- Maintain accurate production, livestock and maintenance records
- Use farm management systems to monitor and report performance
- Communicate with veterinarians, field officers and technical specialists
- Provide regular operational updates to senior management
- Identify risks and operational issues before they affect production
- Support continuous improvement and best-practice farming procedures
- Participate in after-hours and on-call duties as required
Requirements
- Commercial broiler poultry farming experience
- Previous experience as a Poultry Farm Manager or experienced 2IC
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a farm team
- Strong knowledge of broiler production and flock management
- Practical understanding of poultry ventilation and climate management
- Knowledge of biosecurity, animal welfare and WHS requirements
- Ability to monitor production data and make informed decisions
- Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities
- Comfortable using computers and farm management software
- Good communication and people-management skills
- Calm and practical approach to solving farm issues
- Current valid driver’s licence
- Willingness to reside on farm
- Ability to participate in an after-hours/on-call roster
- Genuine commitment to maintaining high standards of production and animal welfare
- Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates with suitable verified experience
Visa sponsorship: Accredited Employer Sponsorship provided.
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