Job Description
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Live onsite in a managers residence (included as part of your package)
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Prior experience with managing both people and poultry is essential to ensure your success in this role.
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About the Role
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The manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operations of a 6-shed Breeder Production farm, including:
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managing a team of people and their safety
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bird welfare and animal husbandry for fertile egg production
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onsite biosecurity
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Duties
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Co-ordination of all farm activities for the achievement of short and long-term business objectives.
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monitoring alarms and coordinating replacements when you are not available.
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Lead your team to undertake specialist tasks including bird health, feeding, egg grading, monitoring shed conditions etc.
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Undertake serological monitoring and ensure that all medications are administered as required and in the appropriate manner.
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Ensure all farm administration duties are performed in accordance with Darwalla guidelines, including the completion of all relevant reports and documentation within specified timeframes.
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Grow and lead your team to develop them, maintain team harmony and Darwalla values.
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You will collaborate with your colleagues at other farms to continuously improve and report directly to the Breeder Operations Manager. It is a full-time permanent position,



living on-site in a fully maintained company house. You will be expected to respond to shed alarms and work some weekends.
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About the Farm
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Our 6-shed breeder production farm is a modern farm 10 minutes outside Allora, on the Southern Darling Downs in South-East Queensland.
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About you
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The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
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Previous poultry experience is required
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Conversant with animal welfare standards, legislative obligations and Health, Safety and Workplace policies and procedures
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Experience operating shed controllers and automated egg collecting machines
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Self-motivated, demonstrated effective time management skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
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Experience leading a team safely and according to our values, allocating tasks to meet departmental objectives
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Strive to meet industry "best practice" standards and to continuously improve
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Decision making and problem solving skills
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Excellent communication skills
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Benefits
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The successful applicant will be offered a competitive remuneration package including salary, on-site housing, laptop & mobile phone.
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If you meet the above criteria and you're interested in progressing your career with Darwalla we want to hear from you!

📌 Breeder Production Farm Manager (Rockhampton)
🏢 Darwalla Group
📍 Rockhampton