Your Employer Our client, a well-established free-range egg production farm in regional Queensland, is seeking an experienced Poultry Farmer for the management and supervision of poultry operations. The business is committed to animal welfare and efficient production of high-quality, hygienic eggs to meet growing demand. Your Role As a Poultry Farmer, you will play a key role in the breeding, health management, welfare, and production performance of poultry livestock. You will support the daily operation of the farm, oversee poultry worker teams, and ensure compliance with biosecurity, food safety, and animal welfare protocols. This is a hands-on role that requires leadership, planning, and the ability to respond to livestock needs in a dynamic farm environment. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily farm operations including feeding, watering, housing, and monitoring of poultry to ensure health and productivity. Support implementation of breeding and flock health programs, including vaccinations and inspections. Supervise and train farm workers in poultry handling, biosecurity procedures, and welfare standards. Monitor environmental conditions within sheds and ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene practices. Support pest control, cleaning routines, and shed maintenance to maintain farm biosecurity. Collect, record, and report production data including flock health, egg counts, feed consumption, and mortality. Collaborate with the Farm Manager to plan production schedules and address operational challenges. Comply with workplace health and safety and environmental requirements. Skills & Experience Relevant tertiary qualifications in agriculture, animal science, or related field (or 5 years of relevant poultry farming experience). Sound understanding of poultry husbandry, biosecurity, and welfare principles. Ability to supervise and motivate team members, including workers from culturally diverse backgrounds. Experience working in intensive animal production systems (poultry or similar). Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills. Salary & Benefits Annual salary of $73,000 – $85,000 plus superannuation. Choose Agri Talent Agri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for Australian agribusiness. Our extensive digital network connects quality candidates to diverse and exciting roles with respected clients across Australia’s agriculture sector.
