Join a future-focused, national agribusiness committed to high-performing teams, industry-leading sustainability, and real growth opportunities. We’re hiring a Poultry Farm Manager for a six-shed free-range broiler farm in Blanchetown, SA – managing day-to-day operations, people, compliance, and performance.

This is an ideal step-up for experienced assistant managers or a fresh leadership challenge for current farm managers ready to join a business that values collaboration, innovation, and autonomy.

Why This Role

- Full autonomyto manage your site, team, and production outcomes
- Supportive senior leadershipthat trusts you to do your job
- 4-bedroom onsite homewith enclosed yard and utilities included
- Farm Hilux vehicle
- Located in Blanchetown, SA – 10 mins to town, 30 mins to Waikerie
- Career pathwaysinto multi-site, ops, or technical roles
- Wake up to kangaroos, wombats, emus, echidnas, and birds galore
- Enjoy starlit skies, quiet nights, and daily wildlife sightings
- A team that shares and celebratesthe beauty of farm life
- Automated climate-controlled sheds(SKOV) and alarmed systems
- Centralised maintenance and feed support to lighten the load
- Tech-driven approach with tools and training to back you
- Work alongside a tight-knit group of managers within walking distance
- Regular check-ins, help-your-mate culture, and peer learning
- Salary $ 80 000 + super + fully maintained vehicle + on-site house + utilities + relocation support





What You’ll Be Doing:

- Oversee all aspects of broiler chicken production: bird health, welfare, feeding, and pickup
- Manage 2 farmhands, set schedules, and promote a safety-first, team-based culture
- Monitor performance KPIs (FCR, mortality, weights) and drive operational improvements
- Coordinate with Inghams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and production goals are met
- Use our digital systems (Rapid Global, MEX) for safety, maintenance, and reporting

What We’re Looking For:

- Proven experience managing or assisting in livestock or poultry operations
- Strong planning, leadership, and communication skills – team-first mindset is essential
- A calm, structured operator who can lead from the front and make the most of quiet vs. busy periods in the production cycle
- Comfortable with remote/rural living and 24/7 alarm responsibilities (must live on site)
- Bonus if you’ve worked with SKOV systems, WHS programs, or liaised directly with processors

Ready to lead a site and build a legacy? This role offers real ownership, growth potential, and the backing of a values-led, high-performing team. Whether you're an experienced poultry manager or an assistant manager ready to take the reins—we want to hear from you.

Interviews are happening now – apply today or reach out for a confidential chat. Fiona Sander 082 076 060 or [email protected]

📌 Poultry Farm Manager (Blanchetown)
🏢 Barclay Recruitment
📍 Blanchetown