About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for Rearing Farm Manager at our Rearing facility based in Gurrundah NSW. The successful applicants must be prepared to work directly with livestock, after hours and on weekends. A Company house on site will be provided to the successful applicant.

Reporting to the Breeder Division Manager

you will be required to manage all aspects of the day-to-day operations as well as use sustainable livestock management practices to develop and implement appropriate strategies that meet longer-term production goals and deliver incremental gains towards profitability, efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

Breeding and raising livestock

Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock

Moving livestock to optimise feeding opportunities

Organising and conducting farming operations such as catching, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce

Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as maintaining sheds

Maintaining fences, equipment and water supply systems

Organising transportation of livestock and produce

Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly

Recruit, train and supervise staff and contractors

Management of the day-to-day operation of the farm aimed at delivering optimum performance of the flock

Ability to oversee and supervise staffing requirements and prioritising of workload

Proficiently operate all machinery, plant and equipment

Monitor feed management and bird collection

Daily shed servicing and grounds maintenance

Weekly accurate weighing of birds

Ensure accurate record keeping





Manage contract vaccination crews and grading crews

Monitor animal welfare and production quality

Respond to alarms on site at any time of the day or night

Understand WH&S; practices

Follow company policies on animal welfare, environmental standards, and biosecurity

Have the ability to analyse and improve the overall efficiency of the operation

Skills and Experience

A Relevant Bachelor's Degree

A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the poultry industry in either a supervisory or managerial role.

You must be able to work both independently and as a team and be committed to providing sustainable livestock management practices.

You will be able to demonstrate your effective communication and leadership skills, as well as your commitment to the support, development and positive engagement of your team.

Self-managing and proactive, you must have a positive working knowledge of WH & S requirements and be efficient with excellent site management capabilities, ensuring all quality and maintenance standards are upheld.

An attractive Salary of $90,000 – $110,000 and competitive package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Cordina Core Values

The core values of the company areDOING THE RIGHT THING, LEADING BY EXAMPLE, WORKING AS ONE, BEING YOUR BEST, CREATING NEW & BETTER WAYS . Our values are a statement about what we stand for.

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📌 Rearing Farm Manager (Gurrundah)
🏢 The Cordina Group
📍 Gurrundah