Assistant Hatchery Manager

ASSISTANT HATCHERY MANAGER

📍 Location: Somersby, NSW
🕒 Start Date: Immediate
📄 Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
🏠 Accommodation: On-site accommodation provided

Cordina Chicken Farms Pty Ltd is the Australian market leader in the highly competitive 'Value Added' or 'Convenience' chicken sector.

From our purpose-built hatchery in Somersby (NSW), we use industry-leading technology and best-practice animal welfare standards to produce and supply healthy, high-quality chicks for our poultry operations.

We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Hatchery Manager to join our Somersby hatchery operations. This position reports to the Hatchery Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day management of poultry production activities to ensure optimal hatchery outcomes, biosecurity, bird welfare, quality, and efficiency.

Please note: The role includes a week-on/week-off on-call roster and comes with a fully serviced house. A very competitive salary is on offer for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, monitor, and manage poultry operations to meet production targets

• Oversee egg handling, incubation, hatching, grading, vaccination, and chick placement

• Maintain accurate production, health, and hatchery records

• Supervise and support staff in daily poultry and hatchery activities

• Monitor feed, water, and environmental conditions to ensure bird health and welfare

• Manage and maintain sheds, hatchery facilities, and farm equipment

• Implement and monitor biosecurity, hygiene, and animal welfare programs

• Respond to alarms, equipment failures, or livestock needs, including after-hours as required

• Ensure compliance with WH&S standards, company policies, and industry regulations

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance poultry production and farm efficiency

What You’ll Bring:

• Previous experience in poultry (hatchery experience highly regarded)

• Formal qualification in agriculture, animal science, or poultry husbandry (preferred but not essential)

• Demonstrated ability to manage poultry health, welfare, and production requirements

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills

• Hands-on approach with the ability to lead and supervise staff

• Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and on-call rosters

Why Join Us?

• Work in a dynamic environment with a passionate team

• On-site accommodation provided

• Opportunity to influence and improve operational practices

Cordina Core Values
Our values define who we are:
Doing the Right Thing, Leading by Example, Working as One, Being Your Best, Creating New & Better Ways. They guide how we do business and drive continuous improvement in everything we do.

👉 Apply now if you’re motivated, reliable, and ready to bring your skills and passion for poultry farming to a key role in our growing business.