Poultry Farmer: OSCA 152935

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise chickens, turkeys, ducks and other poultry for eggs, meat and breeding stock.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

• Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of poultry for eggs, meat and breeding stock
• Organises poultry farming operations and routines, such as feeding, collecting and storing eggs, and administration of vaccinations and medications
• Selects and purchases breeding stock, and manages poultry breeding programs
• Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of poultry, including by developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
• Directs and oversees general poultry farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as barns, sheds, cages and hatchery equipment
• Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of poultry and eggs
• Coordinates and schedules activities such as breeding, storage, disposal of waste products and poultry hatch schedules
• Maintains and evaluates records of poultry farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages poultry farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise poultry farm staff and contractors