Breeder Farm Manager - Bendigo Region, VIC

An established agribusiness operation in the Bendigo Region is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Breeder Farm Manager to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated agricultural professional to lead farm operations focused on maximising hatching egg production, flock performance, and overall farm efficiency.

This role offers a strong long‑term opportunity within a progressive poultry operation, with relocation candidates from Tasmania and New Zealand strongly encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer

- Competitive salary package
- Performance bonus structure
- Company house provided
- Utilities included
- Mobile phone provided
- Long‑term career opportunity within a growing operation
- Relocation opportunity for suitable interstate or overseas candidates

About the Role

This is a highly operational role requiring a strong on-farm presence and hands‑on leadership approach. The successful candidate will be responsible for overall farm performance, bird welfare, egg quality, and production outcomes while leading and supporting farm staff.

The role involves a minimum 50% hands‑on involvement in daily farm operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Daily monitoring of bird health, behaviour, and flock performance
- Managing feed, water, lighting, and environmental conditions
- Overseeing egg collection, handling, and quality assurance




- Troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions
- Coordinating daily farm activities to maximise output and efficiency
- Monitoring key production metrics including egg numbers, fertility, hatchability, and mortality
- Ensuring compliance with biosecurity, animal welfare, and quality standards
- Leading, mentoring, and supporting farm staff
- Driving operational improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
- Supporting breeding and long‑term production strategies

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

- Previous experience in poultry, breeder, broiler, or livestock farm management
- Robust hands‑on operational and problem‑solving skills
- Experience leading and supervising teams in a farming environment
- Sound understanding of animal welfare and biosecurity practices
- Ability to work autonomously and manage farm performance outcomes
- Strong communication and organisational skills

Relocation Opportunity

These roles may particularly suit candidates from:

- Tasmania, where recent food industry closures have created availability of experienced agricultural professionals
- New Zealand, where many skilled Farm Managers and Fitters are currently seeking opportunities in Australia

Candidates seeking stability, career progression, and regional lifestyle opportunities are encouraged to apply.

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