Farm Poultry Worker - Laying Egg Production

About the Company

DA HALL & CO, operating as Ellerslie Farms Group, manages one of Australia's largest poultry farming operations, located in Millmerran, Queensland. The agribusiness encompasses all stages of the supply chain, from chick rearing and grain production to egg grading and poultry management. Their poultry systems include Cage, Cage-free, Free Range, and Organic, supported by comprehensive in-house veterinary, vaccination, and nutritional services. Employing over 400 staff, they foster growth opportunities and a collaborative rural working environment.

Mission and Values

The mission centers on producing affordable, high-quality eggs from well-cared-for hens, maintaining social responsibility, and leveraging a skilled, innovative workforce. Core values include Responsibility, Integrity, Generosity, Humility, Trust, and Loyalty.

Role Overview

This role involves joining established production teams to care for domestic poultry on laying farms, working on a 14-day roster to ensure continuous coverage. The primary goal is to maintain the flock’s health and contribute to the production of hygienic, high-quality eggs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with team members on a rotating roster to provide year-round farm coverage.
• Continuously monitor and uphold excellent flock health standards.
• Engage in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge required for poultry care tasks.
• Adhere strictly to workplace health, safety, quarantine, and bio-security protocols.
• Operate farm machinery and equipment efficiently to optimize bird well-being.
• Oversee feeding and watering systems, performing daily animal husbandry functions.
• Work within various intensive livestock housing systems.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the working environment.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a cooperative attitude focused on meeting daily production goals efficiently.
• Take responsibility for the quality and completion of assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate clear and effective communication skills.
• Exhibit attention to detail when carrying out husbandry and quality assurance duties.
• Hold genuine enthusiasm for agriculture and rural living.
• Maintain adequate literacy and numeracy competencies.
• Have a valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation.
• Be physically fit and capable of working outdoors in various weather conditions and in environments with dirt or dust.
• Agree to strict bio-security measures, including a prohibition on keeping live birds or pigs at home, and willingness to sign the required bio-security agreement.

Additional Information

The company emphasizes long-term and stable employment with growth prospects. The farm is located in a relaxed, rural setting within the Darling Downs region.