Breeder Farm Manager - Bendigo Region, VIC

An established agribusiness operation in the Bendigo Region is seeking an experienced and hands-on Breeder Farm Manager to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated agricultural professional to lead farm operations focused on maximising hatching egg production, flock performance, and overall farm efficiency.

This role offers a strong long-term opportunity within a progressive poultry operation, with relocation candidates from Tasmania and New Zealand strongly encouraged to apply.

• What’s on OfferCompetitive salary package
• Performance bonus structure
• Company house provided
• Utilities included
• Mobile phone provided
• Long-term career opportunity within a growing operation
• Relocation opportunity for suitable interstate or overseas candidates

About the Role

This is a highly operational role requiring a strong on-farm presence and hands-on leadership approach. The successful candidate will be responsible for overall farm performance, bird welfare, egg quality, and production outcomes while leading and supporting farm staff.

The role involves a minimum 50% hands-on involvement in daily farm operations.

• Key ResponsibilitiesDaily monitoring of bird health, behaviour, and flock performance
• Managing feed, water, lighting, and environmental conditions
• Overseeing egg collection, handling, and quality assurance
• Troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions
• Coordinating daily farm activities to maximise output and efficiency
• Monitoring key production metrics including egg numbers, fertility, hatchability, and mortality
• Ensuring compliance with biosecurity, animal welfare, and quality standards
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting farm staff
• Driving operational improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting breeding and long-term production strategies

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in poultry, breeder, broiler, or livestock farm management
• Strong hands-on operational and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading and supervising teams in a farming environment
• Sound understanding of animal welfare and biosecurity practices
• Ability to work autonomously and manage farm performance outcomes
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Relocation Opportunity

These roles may particularly suit candidates from:

• Tasmania, where recent food industry closures have created availability of experienced agricultural professionals
• New Zealand, where many skilled Farm Managers and Fitters are currently seeking opportunities in Australia
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