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OverviewDarwalla is actively recruiting for candidates to work as part of a small, motivated team on our poultry rearing farm located at Killarney on the Southern Darling Downs. Our rearing farms rear day-old chicks to become our future fertile egg layers.ResponsibilitiesCarry out a wide range of physical tasks including placing day-old chicks, catching birds, vaccinating birds, grading birds, and cleaning out sheds.Hours and Work EnvironmentHours are seasonal to meet production requirements. Typical work hours are 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, 45 days per week across 7 days. Expect 2537 hours per week when in season. Overtime is occasionally available. The farm is in a rural location and requires a drivers licence and reliable transport.The poultry industry has strict bio-security and animal welfare standards. Employees are restricted from keeping pet birds, poultry, or pigs, and from residing with others who work at poultry or pig farming sites. If you keep poultry, birds, or pigs at home, you cannot work for Darwalla in this role. All farms provide shower-on and shower-off facilities.Qualifications and SkillsMeet bio-security requirementsPhysically fit and hard-workingReliable and self-motivatedMature and responsible attitudeGood communicator and a team playerAbility to work in a poultry environment (dusty, noisy, and smelly)Good understanding of English (written and spoken)Previous production or farming experience is an advantageMechanically mindedCompensation and BenefitsAbove award pay rate: 24.88 AUD/hour with 26% casual loadingCommitment to the health and safety of all employeesUniform, training, and relevant safety equipment providedApplicants must have a current working visa for AustraliaAbout DarwallaDarwalla has a diverse workforce and is a fourth-generation family business that started producing chickens almost 90 years ago at Mt Cotton. Farms are located in the Redlands, the Darling Downs, and the Lockyer Valley. Safety is a priority and employees receive a uniform, training, and safety equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr