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Hatchery Assistant

06/07/2026
06/08/2026
Casual
TAS - Premaydena
Farm & Hatcheries

We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years. 

A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.

Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry. 

Job Description

Your Opportunity to Join our Team 

We are currently seeking a hard, motivated, reliable individual, to join or Hatchery team helping to ensure there is a smooth operation during the day.

As a Hatchery Assistant, your work will cover all aspects of the daily hatchery process throughout the incubation cycle, primarily involving chick counting, quality assessment, facility cleaning, egg transfers, and various other operational duties

Key Responsibilities

•   Count and record hatch numbers accurately

•   Conduct thorough chick quality assessments, identifying healthy and compromised chicks

•   Transfer eggs between incubators, hatchers, and processing areas as needed

•   Clean and sanitize hatchery equipment, incubators, and work areas regularly

•   Maintain detailed records of hatch rates, times, etc.

•   Follow strict biosecurity protocols to prevent disease transmission

•   Handle chicks gently during counting, sorting, and transfer processes

•   Perform routine equipment maintenance and report any malfunctions

•   Support all processing procedures as required

 You Will Bring to This Role 

  • No prior experience needed - training provided
  • No contact with birds, poultry, or pigs (biosecurity requirement)
  • Understanding of animal husbandry practices, particularly in poultry
  • Ability to follow strict biosecurity protocols and health & safety regulations
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
  • Good physical fitness and the ability to undertake manual handling tasks and willing to undergo drug and alcohol screening
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
  • Familiarity with basic maintenance of hatchery equipment and facilities

We’re looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous and committed to join us. People who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering delicious food that’s… Always Good

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