Description
We’re looking for a skilled and driven Poultry Operations Manager to oversee our QLD facilities. This pivotal role is within a well‑established agribusiness focused on innovation, welfare, and sustainable egg production.
About the Business
With decades of history, we’re a third‑generation, family‑owned company committed to ethical farming and industry‑leading practices. We’re proud of our heritage and forward‑thinking approach to egg production in Australia.
The Role
This is a significant leadership position with an emphasis on people management while overseeing standards in welfare, compliance, staff performance, and productivity.
As a senior leader, you will set direction, drive performance, and manage people and operations at a strategic level. The role requires confident leadership, strong decision‑making, and the ability to foster a high‑performing, safety‑focused culture across all farm areas.
Key Duties
- Provide oversight and leadership to Senior Farm Managers across multiple sites to ensure optimal performance in daily farm operations, including flock health, feed management, production efficiency, and biosecurity.
- Oversee the execution of production schedules and operational services to meet agreed performance, supply, and quality objectives.
- Lead, coach, and develop a tenured management team, ensuring clarity of responsibilities, strong communication, and alignment with business objectives.
- Ensure compliance with all WHS, animal welfare, biosecurity, and food safety regulations and internal policies and procedures.
- Maintain high standards of farm hygiene, safety, and welfare in line with company and industry standards.
- Support audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively.
- Collaborate closely with the Poultry General Manager and other senior leaders to deliver business strategies and operational plans.
- Analyse operational data, production metrics, and financial results to identify opportunities for improvement and cost efficiency.
- Manage budgets, resource allocation, and capital projects within the region to achieve profitability targets.
- Foster strong communication channels between farms, egg grading and packing, logistics, and head office teams to ensure smooth coordination across the supply chain.
- Report regularly to the Poultry General Manager on key operational and performance indicators, challenges, and improvement initiatives.
- Liaise with internal support functions, including veterinary, feed, and maintenance services, to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across farms focused on productivity, environmental management, and animal welfare.
- Champion sustainability practices in operations, including waste management, energy efficiency, and responsible farming practices.
- Support innovation through the adoption of new technologies and improved management systems.
About You
- 10+ years' experience in livestock production, preferably poultry.
- Strong operational experience and knowledge, including P&L; responsibilities.
- Strong leadership background in farm management within Australia.
- Solid understanding of poultry health, nutrition, and welfare.
- Skilled in biosecurity, compliance, and operational planning.
- Practical, hands‑on approach with strong communication skills.
- Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture, Animal Science or similar (preferred).
Job Offer
- Competitive package inclusive of base + super + accommodation + allowances + vehicle.
- Work with a supportive and tenured team.
- Genuine leadership role.
- Financially secure agribusiness.
Equal Chance Statement
Brunel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
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