Job Description:
2025-Dec-19 to 2026-Jan-20
DARWALLA GROUP PTY LTD
MT COTTON, QLD 4165
POULTRY FARM WORKER
ANNUAL SALARY: $65,000 - $85,000
FULL TIME - PERMANENT
About Us
DARWALLA GROUP is a proudly Australian, family-owned poultry producer with a strong commitment to animal welfare, biosecurity, and sustainable farming practices. With operations across Queensland, we deliver high-quality poultry products to local and national markets. We are currently seeking a motivated Poultry Farm Worker to join our Mt Cotton team.
About the Role
As a Poultry Farm Worker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day care and management of poultry to ensure their health, welfare, and productivity. You will work within a team environment maintaining high standards of animal husbandry, cleanliness, and farm operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervision of flock, monitoring the health and condition of birds, identifying and reporting signs of illness or distress, responding to alarm.
* Collecting, grading, and packing eggs.
* Providing birds with feed and water and operating automated feeding and watering systems.
* Cleaning and disinfecting poultry houses, pens, equipment, and surrounding areas to maintain biosecurity.
* Assisting with hatching, vaccination, breeding programs and serological sampling ensuring vaccines and medication is administered correctly.
* Maintaining accurate production and mortality records.
* Ensuring compliance with animal welfare, hygiene, and safety standards.
* Performing general farm maintenance and operating farm machinery as required.
* Work with Breeder Manager and support recruitment.
* Follow Farm systems (QA, WHS, Cognology, MEX) ensuring sustainable practises and optimizing processes.
* Train and guide team members on hands on tasks.
* Reporting of risks and issues, offering practical guidance.
* Record keeping.
About You
* Previous experience working with poultry or livestock is desirable but not essential.
* Ability to perform physical and repetitive tasks.
* Commitment to animal welfare and hygiene standards.
* Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
* Willingness to follow strict biosecurity and safety protocols.
What We Offer
Full-time employment (38 hours per week)
Competitive salary of $65,000 - $85,000 per annum
Supportive team environment with on-the-job training
Opportunity to grow within an established company