02 Oct
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Workfront People Solutions
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Mid North Coast
02 Oct
Workfront People Solutions
Mid North Coast
About Us
Workfront is a trusted labour hire and recruitment agency specialising in ongoing casual employment and permanent recruitment across the poultry industry. We partner with some of Australia's leading commercial poultry producers to connect reliable, hardworking people with rewarding employment opportunities.
Our focus is on building long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees, providing consistent work, ongoing support, and opportunities for career growth.
About the Opportunity
Workfront is currently seeking Expressions of Interest from reliable and motivated individuals interested in working in the commercial poultry industry.
We partner with some of Australia's leading commercial poultry producers, recruiting year-round for casual labour hire positions across multiple poultry operations throughout the Mid North Coast Area.
While these roles are primarily casual labour hire positions, many of our host employers choose to offer permanent employment to workers who consistently demonstrate reliability, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.
Whether you're looking for ongoing casual work, consistent weekly hours, or the opportunity to build a long-term career in the poultry industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Locations may include
- Allworth
- Gloucester
- Stroud
- Ward River
Employment Type
- Casual Labour Hire
- Short-term and ongoing opportunities based on operational requirements
- Potential pathway to permanent employment with host employers
Position Overview
Our clients operate modern, climate-controlled poultry facilities that play an important role in supplying quality poultry products to Australian communities.
As part of our team, all employees are expected to maintain high standards of safety, animal welfare and biosecurity.
Responsibilities Across All Farms
Regardless of the farm type, duties may include:
- Working with live birds while maintaining high standards of animal welfare.
- Conducting daily bird health and welfare checks.
- Collecting deceased birds and humanely euthanising sick or injured birds when required.
- Cleaning and sanitising sheds, equipment and work areas.
- Completing routine shed checks and maintaining accurate records.
- Performing general farm maintenance and reporting maintenance issues.
- Following strict workplace health and safety, biosecurity and company procedures.
- Working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Depending on the poultry operation, additional duties include:
- Preparing sheds for new arrivals.
- Placing day-old chicks into sheds.
- Maintaining feed, water and environmental systems.
- Egg collection and quality checks.
- Monitoring laying flocks and egg production.
- Grading, packing and preparing eggs for distribution.
- Conducting quality assurance checks.
- Operating grading and packing equipment.
What We're Looking For
- Previous poultry farming or livestock experience is highly regarded but not essential.
- Willingness to work across different duties within a commercial poultry operation.
- Physically fit and capable of repetitive manual tasks, including bending, lifting and standing for extended periods.
- Reliable, punctual and eager to learn.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
- Willingness to work flexible schedule,
including weekends and accept work at short notice when required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Essential Requirements
- Reliable transport to travel to and from the farm.
- Own safety boots and high-visibility work shirt.
- Valid Australian work rights.
- Ability to comply with all workplace policies and biosecurity requirements.
Important Biosecurity Requirements To protect the health of our livestock, strict biosecurity measures apply.
Applicants must not
- Have regular contact with birds or pigs outside of work (including pets kept at your residence).
- Live with someone employed in another poultry or pig operation.
Successful applicants must comply with all on-site biosecurity procedures, including showering before each shift if required by the farm.
Working Holiday Visa Holders Welcome
Applicants holding a valid Working Holiday Visa are encouraged to apply.
- Must currently be located in the Mid North Coast Area, or willing to relocate.
- Must have valid working rights in Australia.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Poultry farm work with Workfront may be eligible as specified work towards a second or third Working Holiday Visa, subject to the location, type of work and current Australian Government visa requirements.
How to Apply
If you're interested in joining our team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via the provided link.
Please ensure your current resume is attached with your application. Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Stay Connected
- Follow Workfront on Facebook for the latest job opportunities facebook.com/Workfrontgriffith/
- Visit our website to view current vacancies and learn more about our recruitment services workfront.org.au
📌 Poultry Farm Workers - Expressions of Interest (Mid North Coast Area)
🏢 Workfront People Solutions
📍 Mid North Coast