Farm Manager - Layers
Australia, Victoria
Experience: 4-6 Years
Life Sciences
Introduction
Our client is an ASX-listed Australian egg producer supplying major retailers nationwide. With farms across NSW and Victoria, the company manages the full supply chain from production to processing and distribution. It offers a range of eggs and is focused on quality, animal welfare and reliable supply to customers.
About this role
About The Role
The Farm Manager oversees all aspects of farm operations, ensuring a safe working environment, maintaining bird health and welfare, managing site upkeep, and driving optimal productivity.
This role includes regular evening and weekend work, with the expectation of working every second weekend on a rotating basis with the 2IC Farm Manager.
- Lead safe farm operations in line with OHS policies and procedures
- Oversee daily site activities including sheds, equipment, feed, maintenance and waste
- Ensure livestock health, welfare and compliance with company standards
- Maintain quality, hygiene, biosecurity and food safety requirements
- Manage alarms, backup systems and on-call roster readiness
- Maintain accurate records and ensure timely reporting
- Train, supervise and allocate duties to staff and contractors
- Manage rosters, performance and workplace behaviour in line with HR policies
Is this you?
You Will Have
- Relevant qualification (AQF Bachelor's degree or equivalent) or minimum 5 years' relevant experience
- Strong people management, communication and staff training capability
- Demonstrated experience in organising and scheduling workforce activities
- Sound knowledge of animal husbandry practices
- Solid understanding of occupational health and safety management
What we offer
- Competitive Salary
- Ongoing meet-ups between farm managers
- History of internal progression
- ASX listed company with good culture
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.