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McLean Farms, a family-owned and operated agri-business located just 20 minutes northeast of Bendigo, is seeking a Rearing Poultry Maintenance to be part of our thriving farm operation and our welcoming and inclusive team.

About the Role:

The Poultry Rearing Maintenance Person is responsible for supporting the rearing section through maintenance and livestock support. This role involves ensuring that all equipment and facilities are properly maintained and operational, as well as assisting with the care and welfare of poultry. The Maintenance Person will work under the direction of the Rearing Supervisor to perform various tasks essential to the smooth operation of the farm.

Our Core Values

At McLean Farms, our values guide everything we do:

• We Care - We nurture our people, animals, environment, workplace, and community.
• We Are One Team - We work together towards a common goal in a respectful and effective manner.
• We Aim for Excellence - We strive to improve continuously.
• We Find a Way - We work together to find solutions to every challenge.
• We Do the Right Thing - We make decisions and choose behaviours based on what is right and what is wrong.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Tasks - Perform regular maintenance and repairs on farm equipment and facilities, ensure all systems are functioning properly, conduct routine inspections to address issues promptly, and assist with equipment setup and teardown as needed.
• Operational Tasks - Carry out daily feeding, cleaning, and maintenance tasks as directed; assist with procuring and managing inventory of supplies; ensure all equipment and facilities are clean and fully operational; and be available on an on-call basis to respond promptly to shed alarms, reporting any issues immediately.
• Animal Care - Assist with the daily care of poultry by ensuring proper nutrition, health, and welfare, monitor bird growth and development while reporting any issues, and help implement vaccination and health programs to prevent and manage diseases.
• Record Keeping - Assist with maintaining accurate records of bird health, feed consumption, and production metrics, and help prepare reports on flock performance and health status as needed.
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What we are looking for:

• Demonstrated high-level communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills including negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Experience in planning, organising, prioritising, and coordinating work in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated time management, attention to detail and self-motivation and professional skills commensurate with the role.
• Ability to use a range of computer applications.
• Be available on an on-call basis to respond to shed alarms and promptly report any issues.

Benefits:

• Additional Birthday Leave on top of your 4 weeks annual leave
• 2 dozen Eggs per fortnight
• Assistance to reach your full potential & accomplishing your goals
• Comprehensive, ongoing training provided
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Company hosted social events, including BBQs and team gatherings
• A safe, inclusive, values-driven workplace
• Uniform and PPE provided

Why McLean Farms?

At McLean Farms, we believe in supporting our team members' growth and development. You will be part of a proactive, industry-leading business that values work-life balance, team collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to make a difference and contribute to a thriving agricultural environment, we want to hear from you! Join us in ensuring the highest standards of biosecurity and animal welfare in poultry farming.

Apply today!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

You must not have any birds, pigs or poultry at home, and you must not regularly come into contact with birds, pigs or poultry in order to work at McLean Farms.

Please ensure that you have read the Bio-Security Document on the right-hand side.

To proceed with employment shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a Pre-employment functional assessment and Drug and Alcohol testing.