Job Description

Rearing Manager / Broiler Manager — New Poultry Facility, Wangaratta

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A new poultry facility outside Wangaratta is being developed in stages, starting at around 50,000 birds and scaling to 200,000 and we're looking for a Rearing Manager / Broiler Manager to take genuine ownership of the operation as it grows. This is a rare chance to shape how a farm is run from an early stage, rather than stepping into an established set-up.

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The Role

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You'll be hands-on in the sheds every day, monitoring the birds and taking full responsibility for welfare, biosecurity, safety and flock performance. As the facility scales, so will your role and impact.

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- Oversee day-to-day rearing operations, with a hands-on presence in the sheds
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- Monitor flock welfare, biosecurity and safety standards daily
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- Take ownership of flock performance across a growing operation
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- Play a key role in shaping processes as the facility scales from 50,000 to 200,000 birds
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What You'll Bring

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- A poultry background, ideally with rearing or broiler experience
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- Experience on a rearing farm or in an equivalent broiler operation preferred
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- A genuinely hands-on approach — comfortable being in the sheds daily
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- Strong attention to detail and a real sense of ownership; years of experience matter less than capability
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What's In It For You

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- $90,000 + super, plus up to 15% performance bonus
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- Farm accommodation provided inclusive of utilities and bills
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- Company vehicle, phone and laptop
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- The opportunity to build and shape a recent operation from an early stage
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📌 Rearing Manager (Wangaratta)
🏢 Slade Group
📍 Wangaratta