Your Employer Our client is a family-owned egg producer based near Kalbarri on WA’s Coral Coast. Producing eggs since 1992, their vertically integrated business includes a Kalbarri-based layer farm and packing shed, and a Perth-based distribution centre. With around 70,000 layers and a strong focus on bird welfare, egg quality, local feed inputs and practical farm improvement, the business continues to grow and innovate.
To support their ongoing growth in the industry, a dedicated Farm Manager is now required to oversee and support layer farming operations in Kalbarri.
The Role This newly created Farm Manager role takes day-to-day ownership of the farm operation, leading the team, organising workflows and improving systems across production, maintenance, animal welfare and biosecurity.
Key responsibilities include: - Lead, organise, support and develop farm team members.
- Set clear expectations, delegate work and build accountability.
- Monitor flock performance, egg production, feed and bird health.
- Oversee shed operations, egg collection, feeding and environments.
- Coordinate maintenance, breakdown response and contractors.
- Maintain strong animal welfare and biosecurity standards.
About You Our ideal candidate is a dedicated, practical and capable farm leader who knows how to get the best from people while keeping standards high. Poultry experience is valuable, but strong intensive livestock, hands-on farming or livestock operations experience will also be considered.
Key requirements include: - Proven people leadership and team organisation skills.
- Poultry, intensive livestock or other relevant farming experience.
- Practical mechanical and maintenance understanding.
- Confidence to make decisions and solve problems independently.
- Ability to improve systems, workflows and accountability.
- Willingness to be hands-on when livestock or operations require it.
The Benefits: This is a genuine opportunity to step into a significant farm leadership role, shape the way the operation runs and make a visible impact across people, production and business stability. The role offers a coastal lifestyle in Kalbarri, flexible roster options and accommodation support for candidates relocating to the region. Other benefits include:
- Competitive salary package
- Family-sized accommodation provided in Kalbarri
- Work vehicle supplied
- Flexible roster to suit your lifestyle
- Poultry-specific training courses provided
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For more information, please contact
Rosie Pinn, Recruitment Consultant,
Agri Talent on
04•• ••• 548.