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Job Info Location: GOULBURN, NSW Salary: Hourly Rate Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position Job Description Our client is an industry leading agribusiness with sophisticated poultry operations located in Goulburn and surrounds. They are currently looking to fill 100 Hatchery Assistant positions across their farming sites and grading floor, with work commencing from May 2026 onwards. You are required to work in 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 Entry Level, an hourly rate of $27.65 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 between 1-4 years of work with potential to upskill and progress to higher classifications based on competency and performance. Key duties include: Cleaning and disinfection of the hatchery De-toeing and vaccination Operation of Machinery i.e Novatech Transfer, load setters/hatchers Count and grade chicks Prepare chick rooms for hatch day General routine maintenance Manual transfer of chicks to on trucks Calibration of incubators Characteristics and Aptitudes: To be considered for the roles, it''s important you are committed to maintaining animal welfare standards and meet the following criteria: Comfortable working in a livestock environment Good communication skills and able to follow instructions No asthma or dust allergies Live locally or be happy to relocate to Goulburn area Physically fit and comfortable in carrying out labour intensive duties Comfortable working in direct contact with poultry in a smelly environment Able to follow directions and work unsupervised whilst showing high levels of initiative A team player and happy working with a multicultural team Choose ALA Staff Sourcing ALA Staff Sourcing is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusiness, large primary producers, rural operators and local farmers - we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our client''s businesses and our candidate''s careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice and support. If you believe you''re a great fit for the role, click on the below link to apply now.