Job Description

Breeder Farm Manager - Bendigo Region, VIC

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

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

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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.

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What's on Offer

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- Competitive salary package

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- Performance bonus structure

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- Company house provided

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- Utilities included

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- Mobile phone provided

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- Long‐term career opportunity within a growing operation

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- Relocation opportunity for suitable interstate or overseas candidates

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About the Role

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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.

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

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Key Responsibilities

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- Daily monitoring of bird health, behaviour, and flock performance

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- Managing feed, water, lighting, and environmental conditions

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- Overseeing egg collection, handling, and quality assurance

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- Troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions

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- Coordinating daily farm activities to maximise output and efficiency

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- Monitoring key production metrics including egg numbers, fertility, hatchability, and mortality

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- Ensuring compliance with biosecurity, animal welfare, and quality standards

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- Leading, mentoring, and supporting farm staff

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- Driving operational improvements and continuous improvement initiatives

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- Supporting breeding and long‐term production strategies

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About You

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

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- Previous experience in poultry, breeder, broiler, or livestock farm management

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- Strong hands‐on operational and problem‐solving skills

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- Experience leading and supervising teams in a farming environment

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- Sound understanding of animal welfare and biosecurity practices

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- Ability to work autonomously and manage farm performance outcomes

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- Strong communication and organisational skills

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Relocation Opportunity

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These roles may particularly suit candidates from:

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- Tasmania, where recent food industry closures have created availability of experienced agricultural professionals

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- New Zealand, where many skilled Farm Managers and Fitters are currently seeking opportunities in Australia

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

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📌 Breeder Farm Manager (Bendigo)
🏢 Austcorp Executive
📍 Bendigo