OverviewAus SPF is seeking an experienced layer breeder or meat breeder manager for its SPF operation at Woodend, Victoria.
This is a Farm Manager position overseeing the day-to-day operations of the multi-age poultry farm site, including a small hatchery, with a focus on optimising poultry production of quality SPF fertile eggs.Biosecurity and ComplianceAus SPF has the highest biosecurity requirements including:Showering onto and off the farm and shedsAll current clothing laundered on siteStaff cannot have any avian species (poultry or birds) at homeBiosecurity procedures are of the highest standardEP 5.2.2 and WOAH standards and compliance must be metAudited by DAFF on a yearly basis and by customers every 3 yearsKey responsibilitiesPrimary responsibility is to achieve maximum productivity of disease-free (SPF - specific pathogen free) fertile eggs by ensuring a well-trained workforce focussed on written procedures through a quality management system.Skills & ExperienceExperienced layer breeder or meat breeder manager essential; some hatchery experience an advantageExperience working in a quality farming system with detailed flock reporting an advantageMust be willing to relocate to a company rented house within 20 minutes of Woodend to attend alarm callsAnimal attendant and/or tertiary qualifications advantageousAbility to cope with the physical demands of the role with attention to detailAbility to uphold a high standard of animal welfare and careCompany rented house; Located in a picturesque rural area (Woodend, Victoria); Well supported by experienced senior managementAbout the companyAustralian SPF Services is a specialised poultry company producing disease free fertile eggs for primarily vaccine manufacture to be used in the Australian poultry industry, supporting Australia's biosecurity requirements for the poultry industry and government testing facilities and supplying fertile eggs for human vaccine production.Application detailsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:How many years\' experience do you have as a Farm Manager?
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