Are you passionate about free-range farming and animal welfare, with the experience to lead at a senior level? We want you on our team.

We are seeking an experienced, principled and self-motivated individual to lead our free-range poultry farm operations in the Mt Barker region.

About Us

We are a large family-run company that works hard to ensure the long-term growth of our business. Our high welfare and free-range meat division is focused on provenance and the production of exceptional quality free-range chicken and pork goods. We have sites in Perth metro and the Great Southern region, our brands include Mt Barker Chicken and Plantagenet Pork and our distribution network extends across Australasia. Animal well-being underpins everything we do and our dedicated farmers are committed to maintaining the highest welfare standards. We were an early pioneer of free-range farming in Australia and we adhere to strict guidelines through all stages of production to ensure premium quality from paddock to plate.

As a family business, we are committed to developing a workplace culture aligned with our values. We know how important each member of our team is to the overall performance of the organisation, and this role offers real scope to shape the way the farm is run, as well as to mentor and develop the people around you.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced operator to step into a leadership role. If you hold the key experience required, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role

Reporting to the Southern Operations Manager, this hands-on role is responsible for leading day to day farming activities and requires a high level of responsibility including:

- Setting, monitoring and reporting on KPI's and other metrics across the operation
- Leading,



mentoring and developing farm workers and supervisors to achieve quality outcomes in a professional and commercial environment
- Driving continuous improvement in animal welfare, quality, productivity and environmental awareness across the site
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Group policies, principles and procedures
- Collaborating with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities and building a safe, high-performing workplace
- Championing animal welfare in everything you do
- Contributing to budgeting, resourcing and operational planning for the farm
- Acting as the senior point of escalation for day-to-day farm issues

What We Need from You

- A strong track record of 5+ years in poultry livestock operations, including delivering results and reporting against key performance indicators at a senior level
- Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and developing teams in an agricultural or livestock setting
- Experience with free-range poultry systems highly regarded
- Proven ability to work autonomously and lead in an unsupervised environment
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with solid attention to detail
- A passion for teamwork and mentoring to achieve our commercial and ethical goals and deliver profitable outcomes

Joining the Group

As a people-first, inclusive company, our team is at the core of everything we do. We care about creating a workplace where staff feel empowered, respected and valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.

Staff benefits include

- Market rate salary package commensurate with your experience and abilities
- Friendly and supportive work culture
- Long term career opportunities, including progression into broader operations leadership
- Staff discount on products

How to Apply

To apply for this role, click the "Apply Now" button and attach your CV and a brief cover note.

📌 Poultry Farm Manager (Mount Barker)
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