Breeder Production Farm Assistant Manager

4 days ago

Allora QLD, Australia Darwalla Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About the Role

These assistant management positions don't come up often

You will be an integral part of a small, effective & multi-cultural team, working side-by-side with an experienced Farm Manager to oversee and coordinate the daily operations at the Victoria Hill Breeder Farm.

As the Breeder Farm Assistant Manager, you will be a strong support to the Farm Manager with the operation of a 6-shed modern breeder production farm in south-east Queensland. This is a development role for future Farm Managers.

The position reports directly to the Farm Manager.

Duties

  • Assist the Farm Manager in the co-ordination of all farm activities for the achievement of short and long-term business objectives.
  • Ensure all tasks are undertaken in a safe manner.
  • Assist the Farm Manager to ensure appropriately trained staff are available for specialist tasks including egg grading, shed walks, fumigation etc.
  • Under the direction of the Farm Manager, undertake serological monitoring and ensure that all medications are administered as required and in the appropriate manner.
  • Ensure all farm administration duties are performed in accordance with Darwalla guidelines, including the completion of all relevant reports and documentation within specific time requirements.
  • Assist the Farm Manager to engage and lead a team of people.
  • On-call duties are required to monitor the farm - a mobile phone is provided.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

  • Previous poultry industry experience is required
  • Conversant with animal welfare standards, legislative obligations and Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures
  • Self-motivated to work unsupervised and demonstrate effective time management skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • An integral member of the team and possess a demonstrated ability to manage and direct staff, whilst possessing an ability to allocate tasks to meet departmental objectives
  • Strive to meet industry "best practice" standards
  • Decision making and problem solving skills
  • Conflict resolution skill
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Car and Licence
  • Forklift ticket

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