Hatchery Assistant

We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years.

A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.

Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.

Your opportunity to join our team

Join our friendly and dedicated Hatchery Team based at Murraylands and play an important role in supporting our operations. We’re looking for motivated and reliable people who enjoy working in a hands-on environment and are flexible to work across a variety of shifts, including weekends when required.

This is a great opportunity for someone seeking consistent part-time hours, with work averaging 32–36 hours per week. Working days are from Tuesday to Saturday 7:00AM start time. If you’re looking for a role that offers variety, stability, and the chance to be part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What you’ll do:

Ensure all livestock is treated humanely and in line with Inghams’ Minimum Standard Procedures

Process and inspect eggs and chicken safely and efficiently in accordance with quality standards

Complete manual handling tasks safely and correctly

Be an active, respectful team member who is reliable and committed to their work

Actively support a strong safety culture by following procedures, speaking up, and being mindful of risks

Perform cleaning duties and maintain a clean and organised work environment

Store and maintain materials, equipment, and tools appropriately

Identify and escalate any Animal Welfare, Food Safety & Quality issues, hazards, or risks

Take personal responsibility to ensure the humane treatment of livestock at all times

What you’ll bring:

The ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and consistently in line with policies and standards

Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and procedures correctly

Proven experience working effectively in a team environment

Clear communication skills, both written and verbal

A strong work ethic, reliability, and motivation to do your best each day

The ability to remain calm, focused, and solutions-oriented when challenges arise

What we’ll offer you:

On-the-job training and support to set you up for success

Access to Fitness Passport that gives you affordable access to gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide

Employee benefits including product discounts and travel discounts

Genuine opportunities to develop your career, supported by our performance and succession programs.

The health, safety, and wellbeing of our people is our highest priority

* ASX-listed company with operations across Australia and New Zealand

We’re looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous and committed to join us; people who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering deliciously good food that’s…Always Good