About the client:
Founded in 1976, our client is one of the industry leaders in duck production across Australia and New Zealand. They are a brand that has been built on quality, value, service, innovation, and trust.
About the role:
They are seeking a reliable and hardworking Hatchery Assistant to join their team in Mulgrave. This role plays an important part in their breeding program and operates on a weekly roster that includes weekends. Rosters are provided 3 months in advance, giving you full visibility of your workdays.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Load and pack eggs and ducklings for local transport
- Handle and grade fertile duck eggs and day-old poultry
- Prepare eggs for incubation
- Operate modern automated equipment
- Clean and sanitise incubators, hatchers, and related equipment
What We’re Looking For
- Physically fit and able to lift, push, and pull up to 10kg repeatedly
- Comfortable working with live poultry
- Able to work weekends as part of the roster
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work early mornings (4:45 AM start)
- Has own transport due to limited public transport options
What’s in It for You
- Stable ongoing work with an advance roster (3 months ahead)
- Some weeks are 5 days, others 6 days-guaranteed roster clarity
- Sunday shifts paid at double time (Pastoral Award)
- Work within a supportive and established hatchery team
- Monday to Friday 4:45 AM start, $31.65 per hour + Super
If you think that this role is for you and enjoys variety and flexibility, we want to hear from you!
Bio-Security:
Due to the client’s strict bio-security constraints, we cannot consider applicants with the following:
- Have birds or pigs of any variety at their place of residence or are in regular contact with any type of birds or pigs;
- Are in regular contact with persons who are in regular contact with any type of birds or pigs
Apply today and we will contact you for phone-based interviews, please ensure you answer your phone, so you don’t miss out!