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Become a vital part of our dynamic team at the cutting-edge hatchery in Australia, where we specialise in hatching adorable baby chicks!

• No prior experience needed – we offer comprehensive training
• Enjoy permanent full-time positions starting at $30.61 per hour
• Work 4 x 9.5-hour days, with start times of 5:30am. You'll be done in the early afternoon and get to enjoy three days off each week!   There may be opportunities for additional hours beyond the regular schedule.  Weekend work may be required.
• Physical fitness & a willingness to do hard work is a must
• Please do not apply unless you are committed to working with us for a minimum of 6 months

Benefits of working at Allora Hatchery

• Indulge in complimentary tea, coffee, milk, and fresh fruit
• Take advantage of free onsite parking in a secure carpark
• Prioritise health and safety with our dedicated commitment
• Uniform provided and essential safety equipment

About the Position:

Darwalla is on the lookout for motivated team members to join our state-of-the-art chicken Hatchery in Allora, conveniently situated between Toowoomba and Warwick.

Successful candidates will engage in various tasks, including egg setting and transfer, chick take-off and processing, and various cleaning duties. The role demands physical strength, fitness, and good health.  You'll  need to undergo a health check before getting a job offer to make sure you can handle the job requirements.

Bio-Security and Standards:

Due to strict biosecurity and animal welfare standards in the poultry industry, so all employees are restricted from keeping pet birds, poultry and pigs and residing with others who work at other poultry or involved with pig farming/hunting. The Hatchery follows a shower-in, shower-out protocol.

Skills & Qualities:

Prospective candidates must possess the following attributes:

• Compliance with bio-security requirements
• Hardworking and reliable
• Physically fit with the ability to stand all day
• Positive attitude and team-oriented
• Tolerance for working in a dusty and noisy poultry environment (safety equipment provided)
• Willingness and ability to work safely
• Good communication skills with a clear understanding of English, both written and oral
• Previous experience in factory, production, or farming is advantageous, but all necessary training will be provided.
• looking for long term employee
• Car and Licence as no public transport

About Darwalla

As a fourth-generation family business with a 90+-year history, Darwalla has been dedicated to producing quality chickens. Our farms are strategically located in Mt Cotton, the Redlands, on the Darling Downs, and Lockyer Valley. At Darwalla, safety is a top priority, and we deeply care for our people. 

How to Apply:

If you meet the criteria and are enthusiastic about joining the Darwalla team, we want to hear from you! No resume is required; simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button, and we'll be in touch.

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• Do you care about your work & want to do a good job?
• Not afraid of physical work?
• Are someone who is reliable ?
• Consider work in our poultry farms with a friendly, multi-cultural team 
• No experience necessary, just physical fitness and a good work ethic
• Flexible days of work available
• is able to work weekends
• Casual rates
• Birthday Day off after probation period 

About the Role

Darwalla is seeking applications for people who care about their job, to work alongside our experienced teams in our poultry farms, located between Warwick & Toowoomba, on the beautiful Southern Darling Downs. 

The successful candidates will be required to carry out a wide range of physical tasks including walking in sheds, egg collecting, egg grading & packing and cleaning sheds.  Full training is provided, so no experience is necessary, however a willingness to learn and work hard is essential.

Generally we work across 7 days/week. The number of hours per week may vary .Our farms are located in rural locations between Warwick & Toowoomba, plus out at Killarney & down at Laidley, so a driver's license and access to reliable transport is necessary.  

The poultry industry has very strict bio-security and animal welfare standards, so all employees are restricted from keeping pet birds, poultry and pigs and residing with others who work at other poultry or pig farming work sites.  Therefore, if you have poultry, birds or pigs kept at your house, I'm sorry but you cannot work for Darwalla.  Our farms are all shower-on & shower-off facilities to protect our birds from disease.  Our showers are hot and we supply towels, uniforms and all safety equipment.

Skills & Experience

Successful candidates must have the following attributes:

• Meet bio-security requirements
• Physically fit & hard working
• Reliable & self-motivated
• Team player
• Have a mature & responsible attitude
• Good communicator 
• Able to follow instructions
• Car and Licence
• Have a tolerance to working in a poultry environment, which can be dusty, noisy and smelly
• good understanding of English, both written and oral

About Darwalla

Darwalla has a diverse workforce and welcomes applicants who are as passionate as we are about producing quality chickens.  As a fourth-generation family business, Darwalla started producing chickens over 90 years in Mt Cotton, with farms now located in the Redlands, on the Darling Downs and in the Lockyer Valley.

Safety is a priority of ours and we look after our people. You will be provided with a uniform, training & relevant safety equipment. 

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in this role, we want to hear from you!

APPLY NOW!!

About the Role

This assistant management position does not come up often! 

You will be an integral part of a small, effective & multi-cultural team, working side-by-side with an experienced Farm Manager to oversee and coordinate the daily operations at the Killarney Breeder Rearing Farm.

As the Rearing Farm Assistant Manager (2IC), you will be a strong support to the Farm Manager with the operation of a 6-shed Rearing production farm in south-east Queensland. This is a development role for future Farm Managers.

The position reports directly to the Farm Manager.

Duties

• Assist the Farm Manager in the co-ordination of all farm activities for the achievement of short and long-term business objectives.
• Ensure all tasks are undertaken in a safe manner.
• Assist the Farm Manager to ensure appropriately trained staff are available for specialist tasks , shed walks, fumigation etc.
• Under the direction of the Farm Manager, undertake serological monitoring and ensure that all medications are administered as required and in the appropriate manner.
• Ensure all farm administration duties are performed in accordance with Darwalla guidelines, including the completion of all relevant reports and documentation within specific time requirements.
• Assist the Farm Manager to engage and lead a team of people.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Previous poultry industry experience is required, preferably in Rearing
• Conversant with animal welfare standards, legislative obligations and Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures
• Self-motivated to work independently and to manage multiple tasks 
• A team player who is willing to learn to engage, manage and direct staff
• Strive to meet industry “best practice” standards
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• positive attitude 
• Computer skills
• Current Drivers Licence and Car

Benefits

The successful applicant will be offered a competitive remuneration package including salary & mobile phone.  Leadership training will be provided.

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in progressing

your career with Darwalla we want to hear from you!

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we’ll be in touch.

APPLY NOW!!

About the Role

This assistant management position does not come up often! 

You will be an integral part of a small, effective & multi-cultural team, working side-by-side with an experienced Farm Manager to oversee and coordinate the daily operations at the Sandy Camp Breeder Rearing Farm.

As the Rearing Farm Assistant Manager (2IC), you will be a strong support to the Farm Manager with the operation of a 6-shed modern Rearing production farm in south-east Queensland. This is a development role for future Farm Managers.

The position reports directly to the Farm Manager.

Duties

• Assist the Farm Manager in the co-ordination of all farm activities for the achievement of short and long-term business objectives.
• Ensure all tasks are undertaken in a safe manner.
• Assist the Farm Manager to ensure appropriately trained staff are available for specialist tasks , shed walks, fumigation etc.
• Under the direction of the Farm Manager, undertake serological monitoring and ensure that all medications are administered as required and in the appropriate manner.
• Ensure all farm administration duties are performed in accordance with Darwalla guidelines, including the completion of all relevant reports and documentation within specific time requirements.
• Assist the Farm Manager to engage and lead a team of people.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Previous poultry industry experience is required, preferably in Rearing
• Conversant with animal welfare standards, legislative obligations and Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures
• Self-motivated to work independently and to manage multiple tasks 
• A team player who is willing to learn to engage, manage and direct staff
• Strive to meet industry “best practice” standards
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• positive attitude 
• Computer skills
• Current Drivers Licence and Car
• Current Forklift Ticket 

Benefits

The successful applicant will be offered a competitive remuneration package including salary & mobile phone.  Leadership training will be provided.

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in progressing

your career with Darwalla we want to hear from you!

We are not asking for a resume from you. Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we’ll be in touch.

APPLY NOW!!

Work with a supportive, hands-on team in a dynamic environment

• • Contribute to a growing, long-standing family business
  • Free on-site parking
  • Strong commitment to health & safety
  • Uniform and PPE provided
  • All overtime paid at double time

Excellent opportunity for a Feed Mill Operator 

About us ...

As a third-generation family business, Darwalla started producing chickens over 90+ years in Mt Cotton, with farms now located in the Redlands, on the Darling Downs and in the Lockyer Valley.

Safety is a priority of ours and we look after our people. 

About the Role ...

Join our friendly and supportive 6-person Feed Mill team, responsible for producing poultry feed across our operations.

This is a hands-on role involving:

• Batching and operating plant equipment
• Scheduling deliveries
• Troubleshooting breakdowns
• Assisting with repairs and maintenance

Based at our Mt Cotton site, you’ll report directly to the Feed Mill Manager.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work
• Rotating Day and Night shifts starting and finishing 6am and 6pm respectively
• Overtime required as part of operations (paid at double time)

This is a 24/7 industry, so flexibility is essential.

About you ...

To be successful, you will have:

• Current forklift licence
• Confined space entry licence
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Hands-on, practical approach
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental standards
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Flexible attitude
• Driver’s licence and reliable transport
• Physical capability for manual tasks

Why choose us?

• Work in a small, close-knit team with variety in your day
• Access to a large on-site engineering workshop
• Fortnightly team breakfasts
• Fresh fruit, tea, coffee and milk provided
• Scenic views overlooking Moreton Bay
• A business that genuinely values its people

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!

We are not asking for a resume from you. Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we’ll be in touch.

APPLY NOW!!

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