• Above award loadings and allowances
• Work clothes and boots supplied and laundered on site
• ​Full time permanent opportunities available

We're looking for Poultry Farm Workers to join the team! The role involves performing a range of duties from weighing and feeding birds, vaccination of birds, bird transfers, shed cleaning and other associated duties, we are offering roles at our Farms in Goulburn, Bowral and Wellington NSW.

About the role

As a poultry farm worker, you will be responsible for assisting in the day to day operation of the assigned production team sites. Your tasks include but are not limited to:

• Monitoring feed, water intake, and bird body weights
• Assisting with farm cleanouts and setups with fellow staff as needed
• Conducting daily welfare checks and handling the collection of deceased birds
• Perform basic maintenance and yard work
• Participate in the rearing process, including vaccinations if needed
• Patrols, inspects and reports on the condition of chickens
• Assists with and maintains the health and welfare of chickens
• Assist with the placement and depopulation of flocks if necessary
• Collects eggs and place in incubators

What we're offering:

• Stable work with a Local employer
• Join us and start at $27.00 per hour, plus immediate accrual of annual and personal leave.
• Our top Farm Worker hourly rate of $30.00+ is achievable through dedication to the work, offering you the chance to reach your full potential with opportunities for advancement in both skill and position.
• Guaranteed minimum of 38 hours per week
• The poultry industry offers a broad range of career options for those who demonstrate strong alignment to values and a great work ethic.
• On-the-job training in our unique industry.

We are focused on finding staff from our local area, so if you reside in and around Goulburn, Bowral, or Wellington NSW, apply today!

The ideal candidate would be available weekdays and also available to commit to working weekends as required.

Skills / experience requirement:

• Reliable and hard-working attitude.
• Ability to communicate and work well in a team.
• Be fit and healthy (be able to work on your feet all day, and pass a medical including drug & alcohol screening).
• Meet Biosecurity standards (including no contact with live birds, chickens or pigs) + (follow shower in/out procedures).
• A current car license and own transportation.
• Be available to work some weekends.
• Unrestricted & unlimited working rights in Australia (Citizenship or Permanent Residency).

Who we are:

Aviagen is the world's leading poultry breeding company. Through a comprehensive global network of distributors, the group currently delivers day old broiler chick and turkey grandparent and parent stock to over 250 poultry producers in over 130 countries worldwide. Aviagen Australia Pty Limited is part of this exciting company.

There are many great reasons to join the Aviagen team. We are not only a successful global company, but we also have a strong commitment to training and the ongoing development of our employees. Don't delay - apply now!

Please note all applications will be treated as private and confidential and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.