2025-12-08 to 2026-01-09 HAZELDENES EAST BENDIGO 3550
VIC POULTRY FARMER FULL-TIME PERMANENT Job Description: Poultry
Farmer Hazeldenes has been a leader in the Australian poultry
industry since 1938, known for our commitment to animal welfare,
sustainable farming, and community support. We produce fresh RSPCA
Approved and FREPA Accredited free-range chicken, supplying
retailers and wholesalers across Australia. As Bendigos largest
employer, we proudly support the local community with over 1,000
employees. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Poultry
Farmer to manage all farm operations, ensuring the health, welfare,
and productivity of our poultry while meeting business goals. This
role involves overseeing production, livestock management, staff
supervision, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality
standards. Main Responsibilities Oversee and manage the breeding,
raising and general care of poultry for egg and meat production.
Implement feeding, watering and nutrition programs to maintain
flock health and performance. Monitor bird welfare, health,
behaviour, and environmental conditions, including managing
biosecurity risks and farm hygiene. Plan and coordinate daily
farming operations such as collection, grading and packing of eggs,
livestock handling, medication programs and equipment
sterilisation. Manage and maintain farm infrastructure including
sheds, pens, feed systems,



water supply and irrigation systems.
Organise the movement, sale and purchase of birds and farm produce.
Maintain accurate farm production records, analyse data and plan
production activities in line with market requirements. Oversee
farm technology systems and ensure accurate data collection. Manage
farm budgeting, costs, production forecasting and capital
requirements. Supervise, train and support farm workers and
contractors as required. Strong understanding of poultry husbandry,
animal welfare, nutrition and biosecurity principles. Ability to
analyse flock performance data and implement corrective actions.
Competence in operating farm machinery, equipment and automated
systems. Robust planning, organisational and problem-solving
skills. Ability to supervise staff and coordinate farm operations
effectively. Knowledge of farm safety requirements and compliance
standards. Experience, Including Number of Years Minimum 3 years
experience in poultry or livestock farming, including hands-on work
with breeding, animal husbandry, feeding programs, and farm
infrastructure maintenance. Experience managing or supervising
staff is desirable. Qualifications Certificate/Degree in
Agriculture, Poultry Production or a related field (or equivalent
experience). Formal qualifications may be substituted with
substantial relevant work experience.

📌 Poultry Farmer (Victoria)
🏢 Skill Match Recruit
📍 Victoria