We are seeking a Livestock Technician who is responsible for providing technical, welfare, and operational support to contract and
company-owned duck broiler farms. The role focuses on optimising bird performance, animal welfare, biosecurity, and farm compliance while ensuring production targets are met in line with company standards and Australian
regulatory requirements.
This position is hands-on and field-based, requiring regular farm visits, data analysis, and close collaboration with
growers, hatchery, feed mill, and processing teams.
- Full-time |38 hrs a weel
- Pay rate: $70,000-$80,000
- Located in Nhill VIC 3418
Key Responsibilities
Farm Management & Technical Support
- Conduct regular farm visits to monitor flock health, growth, uniformity, livability and behaviour
- Provide technical advice and practical support to growers on brooding, ventilation, stocking density, lighting, litter management and water quality
- Monitor flock performance against key production targets, including FCR, ADG, mortality, condemnation rates and processing age, identifying opportunities for improvement
- Ensure farms operate in accordance with company animal welfare standards, Australian poultry welfare guidelines, biosecurity requirements and relevant WHS and environmental legislation
- Monitor farm practices, records and documentation, including mortality, medication, vaccinations, feed, water and maintenance
- Identify and escalate disease, welfare, safety and compliance concerns, supporting investigations, audits and corrective actions
- Promote humane bird handling, catching and depopulation practices, and ensure applicable Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and Heavy Vehicle National Law obligations are met
- Collect, analyse and report on flock performance and production data, identifying trends and opportunities to improve productivity and operational outcomes
- Complete farm service reports and contribute to flock reviews and production meetings
- Support investigations into production issues, mortality, disease outbreaks and welfare concerns, as well as trials, new equipment and process improvements
- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with growers, providing ongoing technical guidance, training and coaching
- Work collaboratively with internal departments, including hatchery, feed mill, live haul, processing, Quality Assurance and veterinary teams, to resolve issues and achieve production objectives
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, animal welfare and continuous improvement across broiler operations
- Experience in poultry or livestock production, with duck experience highly regarded
- A sound understanding of broiler production systems and flock management
- Knowledge of animal welfare, biosecurity and farm safety practices
- Strong observation, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- The ability to work independently, manage priorities and make sound decisions in a field-based environment
- Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and production reporting systems
- A current driver's licence
- A qualification in Agriculture, Animal Science or a related discipline highly regarded
- Familiarity with Australian poultry welfare standards and Chain of Responsibility obligations
About RWM Group
RWM Group is an Australian owned specialist recruitment and workforce management company with both local and international talent solutions. RWM Group is part of PeopleIN, the largest ASX-listed talent solutions company in Australia and New Zealand.
How to apply
If you meet these criteria and are eager to advance your career, click the 'Apply' button below to submit your updated resume.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applications are treated with complete confidentiality. We thank you for your application, however, due to the volume of applicants only successful applicants will be contacted. A full list of all vacancies within RWM Group can be found on our website https://www.rwmgroup.com.au/
