Breeder Farm Manager

Job Description Summary:

• Exciting opportunity for a Breeder Farm Manager to join the team to lead and oversee a state-of-the-art Breeder Farm in Goulburn, NSW.
• Drive continuous improvement with the ability to implement best practice in the production of high-quality, disease-free stock!
• Enjoy a rural lifestyle and immerse yourself in a supportive community environment!
• Enjoy an attractive salary circa $100,000 (depending on skills and experience) PLUS super, relocation assistance, a company house/allowance and performance-based incentives!
• Sponsorship available for the right candidate!

Aviagen Australia Pty Ltd

Aviagen Australia Pty Ltd is a cornerstone in the global poultry breeding sector, delivering high-quality broiler chick and turkey grandparent and parent stock across more than 130 countries worldwide. Our Breeding Farms in Goulburn, NSW, are integral to our mission, focusing on producing stock that meets our rigorous standards for health, genetic potential, and biosecurity. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, we strive to lead the industry in both innovation and ethical practices.

When you choose Aviagen, you're not just joining a company - you're becoming a part of a legacy of excellence, innovation, and commitment.

The Opportunity

We are now looking for a full-time Farm Manager based in Goulburn, NSW.

This pivotal role manages a Breeder Farm, reporting directly to the Complex Manager, and is accountable for managing day to day operations and enhancing overall production performance through technical abilities and practical skills.

What We Need From You

To qualify, you will need a high level of poultry knowledge and a proven record of leadership and management. A minimum of 5 years experience in poultry production operations will be considered essential. Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Animal Welfare codes
• Very good knowledge of husbandry practices and animal health issues
• Planning, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Staff leadership, development, and management

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong leadership capabilities and excellent communication skills, as well as a proactive management style and the ability to foster a team-based work environment.

This is a role of paramount importance, a candidate who can enhance the overall performance of the operation with their technical abilities and practical skills but is also passionate about animal welfare and driven to achieve high-performance targets will be an ideal fit.

Benefits

In return for your hard work you will receive an attractive salary circa $100,000 (depending on skills and experience) PLUS super and additional benefits including:

• Relocation assistance/sponsorship (for the right candidate)
• A company house with utilities/allowance included
• Performance-based incentives
• Work-life balance (Enjoy an average of 40 hours a week and enjoy a healthy work life balance)

To Breed The Best We Need The Best

There are many great reasons to join the Aviagen team. Not only are we a successful global company, but we also have a strong commitment to training and the ongoing development of our staff. We offer a competitive salary and benefits packages and a chance to progress your career

Your journey begins here - Apply Now!