2IC broiler farm worker
Darcra farming partnership no.2
Darcra farming partnership no.2
Date Posted: September 17, 2026
Position: 2IC broiler farm worker
Hours: 38 hours per week
Mode: Full-time
Location: Australia
We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic 2IC broiler farm worker to join our team at our Warmur farm in the Wimmera Mallee of Victoria, 3482.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, alongside the farm manager during your week, on a cutting edge, tunnel ventilated RSPCA free range broiler bird farm, providing strong leadership and management to a small team of 2 staff members, in order to ensure cost effective and efficient bird production.
As the 2IC, your main duties will include (but not limited to):
- Identify and implement sound operating practices across the farm, focused primarily on bird welfare, productivity and safety;
- Ensuring excellent welfare of chickens including overall health considering feed, operational procedures of the farm, ventilation of houses, chick behaviors patterns and ensuring the right environment for chicks to promote healthy rearing
- Livestock management from growing day-old chicks to culling unwell/injured birds via the RSPCA approved methods
- Manage day-to-day upkeep of the farm including free range yards and any other maintenance that's required (whipper snipping, mowing, weeding) plus repairs to infrastructure and machinery;
- Ensure 'best practice' in all aspects of across all farm operations
- Ensure all shed records are up to date and correct
- Take alarms during rostered week on
- Participate in catch during rostered week on
Stockdale Farms operates a free-range broiler farm in Warmur, Victoria, producing high-quality poultry for Hazeldene's. We are a progressive farm with 6 houses holding 45,000 birds each with the scope to grow further.
About you
To be considered for the Farm Manager position, you'll need to have at least one year experience in the operations of a broiler farm. Be a strong people leader, with experience supporting and developing your team to ensure a high level of quality in the operations you manage.
You are efficient, with excellent attention to detail and a can-do attitude. Be a proven self-starter who is able to work well in a small team. The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and be an open minded, passionate, competent, and hands-on leader. Have high regard for Safety, Health, Environment and Quality and will work with our people to proactively support a positive OHS culture across the organisation.
You must be physically fit and able to do the role.
What can we offer:
- Experience in an industry leading business that is continually growing and expanding
- a highly attractive remuneration package based on skills, experience and farm size, including - superannuation, onsite accommodation (4-bedroom company house) and utility cost (water, electricity and gas).
- A supportive, proactive employer; willing to invest in your career and development
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