About the role

Based at Yallamundi, you will be responsible and accountable for assisting and supervising the management, planning, organisation, controlling, coordination, and performance of poultry farming operations, including the welfare and health of domestic poultry, through various production systems, to ensure the consistent and efficient production of high quality and hygienic eggs for market and sale.

Key responsibilities

Assist in management and supervision of the poultry farm and facilities, including human resources, physical resources, safety requirements, consumables, production data and required documentation;

Assist in management and supervision of overall maintenance and compliance with Company Quality Assurance program for the poultry farm ensuring that all relevant production data and documentation is maintained;

Assist in management, supervision, and participation of daily inspection of poultry, ensuring bird health is maintained, assessing, identifying, treating, and recording all issues in accordance with the current Model Code of Practice;

Assist in management and supervision of daily inspection of poultry, including feed, water, environmental parameters. In this case, working with and supervising of less experienced poultry farm workers is required;

Undertake specific tasks assigned by Farm Manager and/or Area Manager and/or Chief of Operations;

Assist with management and supervision to ensure that environmental, quality and safety goals are met;

Implement and supervise preventable maintenance programs to reduce planned and unplanned down time;

Understand and ensure the adherence to all quarantine and biosecurity standards;

Assist with management and achievement of poultry farm production goals;

Assist with management, supervision, and training of staff to ensure the poultry farm is clean and maintained to a high standard;

Manage and supervise poultry farm worker staff, including training and development requirements and outcomes, to ensure high poultry welfare standards are consistently achieved and maintained at all times;

Ensure that staff have the equipment required to perform their duties at all times;

Assist with the monitoring of staff performance and appraisals; and

Undertake and implement programs and actions to ensure control of pests and vermin on site.

About you

Minimum AQF degree qualification in agriculture, agricultural technology, or agricultural engineering

At least 5 years' of recent and relevant work experience in a medium to large size commercial poultry production enterprise

At least 5 years' experience supervising medium-sized work teams

A caring attitude towards poultry livestock and a willingness to do the tasks assigned and comply with all relevant legislation and required work standards

Willingness to undertake further study as applicable

A demonstrated commitment to completing all tasks with high quality

Proactive and efficient time management skills with the ability to meet agreed deadlines

Self-motivation and drive to excel

Above-average levels of literacy and numeracy

A valid driver's license and your own reliable transport, sound physical fitness, with the ability to work in dirty or dusty environments, or work outside in all types of weather

Benefits

Training and development opportunities available

Be part of the existing proactive production team

Long-term and stable employment

Inclusive community

About us

Diamond Poultry Pty Ltd (part of the Ellerslie Farm Group) is an agribusiness that operates one of the largest poultry farms in Australia. We employ over 500 people across our farming operations based at Millmerran, an hour west of Toowoomba in Queensland. Our operations are vertically integrated, covering the entire supply chain from chick rearing, stock feed milling, egg grading and poultry production. Our layer systems include Cage, Cage-free, Free Range and Organic. We have in-house service teams which coordinate bird vaccination, bird relocation, veterinary and nutrition services.