PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The Assistant Broiler Breeder Manager supports the operational performance, compliance, and continuous improvement of 15 broiler breeder rearing and laying farms. The role ensures production targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, quality assurance, safety, and cost control. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Management Monitor body weight, uniformity, feed and water consumption

Review mortality, culls, egg production and egg quality

Analyse weekly and monthly production data and implement corrective actions

Ensure management aligns with breed standards and company procedures

Be involved in all flock livestock key activities both for rearing & laying Leadership and People Development Provide leadership and coaching to 12 Farm Managers

Promote a culture of safety, welfare and accountability

Support recruitment, training and performance management

Monitor labour efficiency and workforce planning Animal Welfare and Biosecurity Ensure compliance with welfare standards and industry codes

Conduct regular farm inspections and welfare assessments

Enforce strict biosecurity across all sites

Investigate disease events, elevated mortality or welfare concerns Quality and Compliance Ensure compliance with biosecurity, food safety, environmental and WHS requirements

Support internal and external audits and close corrective actions

Oversee sampling programs including environmental, egg, water and feed testing

Ensure correct sample collection, labelling, storage and submission

Maintain accurate records and investigate any adverse results

Ensure Farm Managers are trained in correct sampling procedures Cost and Resource Management Support the monitoring feed usage, labour, utilities and consumables

Ensure the department remains within budget

Identify efficiency and cost improvement opportunities Maintenance and Infrastructure Support preventative maintenance programs





Identify and prioritise repair and capital requirements

Ensure equipment and environmental systems operate effectively Communication and Reporting Provide regular performance reports to the Broiler Breeder Manager

Facilitate performance review meetings with Farm Managers

Ensure accurate and timely data reporting

Liaise with technical, veterinary, hatchery and feed supplier KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)

Production Rearing body weight within ±3% of breed standard

Uniformity at transfer ≥ 80%

Hen-day production and chicks/Hen Housed at or above target

Mortality within company standards Welfare and Biosecurity 100% compliance in welfare and biosecurity audits

Zero major biosecurity breaches

Welfare or disease issues investigated within 24 hours Quality and Compliance 100% completion of scheduled sampling programs

Zero missed or late samples

All adverse results investigated and actions completed within 48 hours

Successful completion of all audits Safety and People Zero Lost Time Injuries

100% completion of required training

Annual performance reviews completed Cost Control Feed usage within ±2% of standard

Labour and operating costs within budget SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Minimum 5 years poultry production experience (broiler breeder preferred) This is a Senior management position suited to an ambitious person seeking to advance their career Experience managing multiple sites and teams

Strong knowledge of breeder performance and flock management

Understanding of biosecurity, welfare and WHS

Strong analytical and communication skills

Current driver’s licence PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Results-focused and accountable

Practical, hands-on leadership style

Solid attention to detail

Ability to drive continuous improvement Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may change from time to time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform additional tasks as directed by management.

📌 Assistant Breeder Farm Manager - Lockwood Office (Bendigo)
🏢 Hazeldenes
📍 Bendigo