We are seeking an experienced and motivated Leading Hand to join our poultry farm team. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for supporting daily farm operations while leading a team to achieve production targets, maintain high animal welfare standards, and promote a safe and productive workplace. The successful applicant will be a positive role model with strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, and will thrive in a fast-paced agricultural setting.
Key Responsibilities
Leading, supervising, and supporting a team of employees.
Setting a positive example through professionalism, teamwork, and a robust work ethic.
Building and maintaining effective working relationships with team members and management.
Coordinating labour requirements and liaising with the Farm Manager regarding casual staffing needs.
Ensuring team members are appropriately trained and competent in their assigned tasks.
Receiving daily production instructions and allocating work to team members.
Promoting and maintaining a strong safety culture, ensuring safe work practices are followed at all times.
Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and ensuring team members complete required animal welfare and food safety training.
Monitoring equipment and identifying any operational issues during production.
Collecting, analysing, and communicating relevant workplace and production information.
Undertaking any other duties relevant to the position.
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role, ideally within poultry or a similar agricultural or production environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Robust leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and support a team.
The ability to follow direction while working independently and making sound decisions.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the confidence to respond effectively to day-to-day operational challenges.
A strong commitment to workplace health and safety, with the ability to actively promote safe work practices.
A genuine commitment to animal welfare and maintaining high biosecurity and food safety standards.
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced
Additional information
Immediate Start.
Long-Term Opportunity.
Excellent Hourly Rate.
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📌 Leading Hand Poultry Farm Nagambie Vic
🏢 Apg Workforce
📍 Nagambie
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