Farm Manager
Australia, New South Wales
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Life Sciences
Introduction
Our client is a global leader in poultry breeding, supplying high-quality breeding stock to poultry producers worldwide. With a strong focus on animal welfare, biosecurity, and operational excellence, they are seeking an experienced Farm Manager to lead one of their regional New South Wales farming operations.
About this role
As Farm Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the farm. You will lead and develop a team, ensure the highest standards of animal welfare and biosecurity, and drive productivity and continuous improvement across the operation. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a structured, safety-focused agricultural environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee all daily farm operations to meet production, welfare, and quality targets
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Lead, supervise, and develop farm staff, including rostering and performance management
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Ensure compliance with Aviagen standards, biosecurity protocols, animal welfare, and WHS requirements
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Monitor flock health, performance, and environmental conditions, taking corrective action as required
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Manage farm records, reporting, and audits
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Coordinate maintenance of sheds, equipment, and infrastructure
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Liaise with veterinarians, technical teams, and management
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the farm
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Manage budgets and control operational costs where applicable
Is this you?
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Demonstrated experience managing poultry, livestock, or intensive animal production systems
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Strong leadership and people management skills
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Sound understanding of biosecurity, animal welfare, and workplace safety
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Practical, solutions-focused approach with strong decision-making ability
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Ability to work weekends and public holidays as part of an on-call or rotating roster
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Strong communication and organisational skills
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Relevant agricultural or animal science qualifications are highly regarded
What we offerÂ
- Global leader
- Commitment to innovation
- Ongoing training and learning & development
- Various career avenues
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Nathan Blunt at n.blunt@brunel.net or 0402 489 457.