Poultry Technician

**POULTRY TECHNICIAN** **Location: Devon Meadows, VIC 3977** **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. **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent **Salary**: From $54,000.00 per year Schedule: - Rotating roster Supplemental pay types: - Overtime pay - Penalty rates Ability to commute/relocate: - Devon Meadows, VIC 3977: 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)