Baiada is a privately owned Australian Company providing premium quality poultry products throughout Australia. We operate throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia with our Head Office based in Pendle Hill. Our brands include Lilydale Free Range and Steggles and we have a proud reputation for upholding traditional family-oriented values. At Baiada Poultry our primary objective is to provide our customers with the highest quality products and excellent service.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Farm Manager to join our team at Tangaratta Farm, NSW.

The position of Farm Manager is primarily responsible for achieving maximum productivity and livability from breeder farms, (as measured against agreed Key Performance Indicators), and ensuring that all work is carried out in a safe manner and adhere to Baiada standards and systems.

The position reports to the Regional Livestock Manager and Livestock Area Manager – Breeders and has direct working relationships with the cleanout crew, the maintenance staff, Baiada contractors, other breeder farm staff and relevant livestock clerical staff. The Farm Manager is also responsible for the implementation and management of Baiada workplace injury management system on the breeder farm.

Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

The position is also responsible for supervision of other areas of the breeder farm as agreed with the Regional Livestock Manager and Livestock Area Manager.

Working to Baiada standards including Minimum operating standards

SQF Quality standards

Bio security

Workplace Injury Management Systems

Environmental Management System (EMS)

Workplace Health and Safety System (WHS)

Chain of responsibility policies and procedures (CoR)

All staff and contractors working on the breeder farm report directly to the Breeder Farm Manager.

Requirements:

Previous experience in livestock management

Current driver’s license (ability to drive a tractor where applicable)

Proven animal husbandry skills

Proven skills in management of personnel

A sound knowledge of quality systems, WHS and CoR procedures and an understanding of how day to day activities could impact on the environment.

Experience in the poultry industry, specifically breeder farming

Undertake Certificate III in Poultry Production qualification (if required)

Please note: Due to our strict biosecurity requirements, you must not have any birds, pigs or poultry at home and be willing to maintain our quarantine policy and procedures.

A pre-employment medical, as well as a national criminal record check may be required as part of our recruitment process.

Only applicants with valid permanent working rights in Australia will be considered for this position.

**No agencies please