Poultry Technician

POULTRY TECHNICIAN

Location:
Multiple farm sites in New South Wales
- (Pendle Hill 2145, Girraween 2145, Bringelly NSW, Tamworth 2340, Baresfield 2322, Gidley 2340, Bundook 2422, Greystanes, Hanwood 2680, Girraween 2145)_

Tenure:
Full-time, Permanent

Comprehensive salary package from $54,000 pa (plus superannuation)

Required Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in Agriculture or higher equivalent
• At least 3 years recent relevant work experience

Position Summary:

On behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is looking for a skilled and experienced Poultry Technician who have strong communication and time management skills, self-motivated and must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a production team.

This is a full-time position which may involve weekend work and some unplanned hours of work where the need arises.

Main duties:

• Provide technical knowledge advise for raises poultry to produce eggs and meat
• Selects and purchases poultry stock
• Advise and administer feeds and waters supply
• Advise and manage the proper disinfection process for poultry houses, cages, and nests
• Advise and manage vaccination program for the poultry flock
• Inspects and disposes of or segregates infected poultry
• Collects, inspects, and packs eggs and selects and crates pullets and fryers for shipment
• Maintains growth, feed, and production records
• Advise and manage the breeding fertility of the main flock, advise and manage incubation process of the fertile eggs.

Other skills:

• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Advance knowledge in animal husbandry, animal welfare and legislation, poultry production, and OH&S;
• Knowledge in computer programs/software is an advantage.

Salary:
From $54,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pendle Hill, NSW 2145: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Recent and relevant: 3 years (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (preferred)

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