PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: The Rearing Farming Leading Hand plays a key support role in the daily operations of the rearing farm, assisting the Farm Manager in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality farming practices. This role supports the effective rearing of birds through leadership on the ground, team coordination, and adherence to animal welfare, OH&S;, and biosecurity standards.

The Leading

Hand is expected to lead by example, support and guide team members, and escalate issues promptly to ensure continuous improvement and optimal bird performance.

KEY DUTIES: Operational Support & Bird Welfare Support daily farm activities in line with production schedules and flock needs

Monitor feed, water, and bird health, promptly escalating abnormalities

Assist with implementing biosecurity, quarantine, and vermin control measures

Respond to and attend to farm alarms as required, ensuring rapid and safe resolutions

Follow animal welfare practices in accordance with company policy and regulatory standards People Leadership & Teamwork Lead, guide,



and support farm hands during daily activities to meet farm goals

Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful working environment

Monitor team performance and assist with training of new or existing staff

Liaise with the Farm Manager to ensure consistent communication across the team Compliance & Safety Adhere to and promote OH&S; procedures and secure working practices

Identify and report hazards, incidents, or risks according to company protocols

Ensure adherence to farm procedures related to hygiene, safety, and quality Administrative Support Record key farm metrics and observations as directed by the Farm Manager

Assist in maintaining accurate logs for feed, bird weights, and mortalities Continuous Improvement Support the implementation of changes or improvements to farm processes

Provide feedback to the Farm Manager regarding operational challenges or improvements

📌 Feather Farm - Leading Hand (Lockwood)
🏢 Hazeldenes
📍 Lockwood