Senior Poultry Farm Worker

The role will be involved in (but not limited to) the following: 

• Assist in raising livestock and help in monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock
• Moving livestock to optimise feeding opportunities
• Assist in organising and conducting farming operations such as catching, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce
• Perform general farming activities such as maintaining sheds as instructed by the Farm Manager or Assistant Farm Manager
• Help in maintaining fences, equipment and water supply systems
• Assist the Farm Manager or Assistant Farm Manager in maintaining records of farming activities and planning production accordingly
• Support the Farm Manager or Assistant Farm Manager in its role of managing the day-to-day operation of the farm that is aimed at delivering optimum performance of the flock
• Implement animal health and welfare programs
• Regularly monitor feed management and bird collection 
• Daily shed servicing or cleaning and grounds maintenance
• Accurate weighing of birds on a weekly basis
• Ensure accurate record keeping to be submitted to the Farm Manager or Assistant Farm Manager 
• Monitor animal welfare and production quality and report the findings to the Farm Manager or Assistant Farm Manager
• Respond to alarms on site at any time of the day or night and report the findings to the Farm Manager or Assistant Farm Manager
• Follow company policies on animal welfare, environmental standards, and biosecurity

The right candidate will have the following qualifications/experience

 ESSENTIAL  -    AQF Cert III with two years of OJT, or AQF Cert IV 

In the absence of qualification, 2 years full time relevant work experience is required.

DESIRABLE - Two years of full time relevant work experienc