The benefits
- Start: Oct 2026
- $26.44 per hour + Pastoral Award – Level 1
- Duration: 4years
- Full-time work, Monday to Friday day shift
- Weekly Pay
- Uniforms and PPE supplied
Job description
Our client is an industry leading poultry breeding company with sophisticated operations located in Hendon and surrounds. They are currently looking to fill 20 poultry positions across their farming sites, with work commencing from October 2026 onwards.
You are required to work in a poultry environment where dust and the smell of livestock is present. Not afraid of getting your hands dirty, you will be comfortable working with live and deceased birds; all animals must be handled gently and compassionately. You will be a team player who is physically fit and more than able to handle heavy lifting.
You will be paid under Pastoral Award – Level 1, an hourly rate of $26.44 per hour, with a minimum of 38 hours of work per week. This will be aligned with the Fair Work Commission's annual reviews, including any increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award rates of pay. You will be offered a 12-month contract, ongoing for the right person, with potential to upskill.
Key duties include:
- Work to verbal and/or written instructions and complete any paperwork required
- Perform maintenance as requested by the manager in a timely manner
- Assist with the set up of sheds for bird receival
- Assist with the unloading of birds as directed by the manager or supervisor
- Maintain accurate counts at all times
- Pick up and remove dead birds and record mortalities on the correct forms
- Monitor shed conditions (e.g. water, lights) and report all malfunctions
- Grade eggs and complete relevant paperwork according to training procedures
- Catch and load birds in a safe manner, mindful of bird welfare at depletion
- Assist in the cleanout and disinfection of sheds
- Perform all duties in accordance with training, hygiene and safe work procedures
Characteristics and Aptitudes:
To be considered for the roles, it's important you are committed to maintaining animal welfare and biosecurity standards and meet the following criteria:
- Comfortable working in a livestock environment
- Good communication skills and able to follow verbal and written instructions
- Able to work in a dusty environment (this role may not suit people with asthma or dust allergies)
- Physically fit and comfortable in carrying out labour intensive duties
- Able to follow strict biosecurity requirements
- Comfortable working in direct contact with poultry in a smelly environment
- Live locally or be happy to relocate to Hendon
- Able to follow directions and work unsupervised whilst showing high levels of initiative
- A team player and happy working with a multicultural team
- Willing to complete a pre-employment medical (physical, eyesight and hearing)
General Farm Hand - Hendon, Qld in Alton Downs employer: Agri Labour
Agri Labour offers hands-on experience in various agricultural roles, providing opportunities for skill development in areas such as orchard management and machinery operation. The company emphasizes safety and compliance, fostering a supportive work environment with consistent hours and competitive pay. Employees can expect growth opportunities through diverse roles in the agricultural sector.
