About the business Woodlands Enterprises is a long-standing Sunshine Coast poultry farming business. Please refer to our website www.woodlandsfeed.com.au for more information on the business. About the role This is a unique role that requires someone that has experience working at this level previously or looking to take the next step in their poultry career. The Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of; production, quality assurance, Workplace Health and Safety within the Hatchery so as to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operations.  The incumbent shall ensure that production and customer needs are met on a timely basis.  This role is to ensure tasks are carried out daily with the resources provided by the Hatchery Manager or Senior Supervisor. As this role is critical, the appointed supervisor will be required to participate on the on-call roster to respond to hatchery alarms in a timely manner and will be required to live near the hatchery in Beerwah. What does a typical day look like?

• Your day will start at 4am at our Beerwah Hatchery
• Supervise the day-to-day operational requirements of the hatchery to ensure an efficient and effective operation.
• Perform monitoring and recording of the hatchery processes.
• Supervise the chicken take off and counting, designating chicken numbers to be placed per shed for deliveries.
• Supervise the cold room tasks/functions e.g. traying up, grading and preparation of sales orders.
• Prepare vaccine for processes (on an as required basis).
• Assist hatchery manager in staff supervision.
• Perform out of hours Hatchery duties including monitoring of alarms on a rotational 24hour call basis.
• Identify / monitor maintenance requirements of the hatchery and notify the hatchery manager.
• Monitor consumable stock levels and advise manager when low.
• Issue and control Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Hatchery Staff.
• Assist with the implementation, development and on-going improvement of the Quality Assurance and Workplace Health and Safety systems.

  Who are you?  

• Previous experience working in a hatchery (is desirable)
• Operate multistage and single stage incubators
• Professional approach
• Ability to work under pressure
• Organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident manner
• Positive approach to change
• Desirable – HR licence

Requirements If you meet the above criteria please forward your resume (including your details, previous experience, current referees and copies of qualifications) to:  applications@woodlandsfeed.com.au For bio-security purposes, you cannot have any avian species at home (ie birds, chickens, ducks, etc).  Please send brief resume and copies of any references to the address below. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

A progressive Sunshine Coast hinterland company is looking for a qualified Electrician to undertake the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repair, modification, and installation of electrical fixtures in sheds, buildings and other facilities at Woodlands. The successful applicant must be prepared to reside in the local vicinity.   For bio-security purposes, you cannot have any avian species at home ( ie birds, chickens, ducks, etc).  Please send brief resume and copies of any references to the address below.   Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Woodlands is seeking an experience maintenance worker to maintain a wide range of farm equipment. The successful applicant would be exposed to a wide variety of tasks. Skills and experience Candidates should have the following skills and qualifications:

• Previous experience maintaining equipment on poultry farms e.g. augers, gearboxes etc is desirable;
• Welding experience is essential;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Strong work ethic;
• Reliable transport and drivers licence;
• Time management skills;

This role is for a general duties labourer in our Feedmill operation based at Beerwah with immediate start

• Forklift ticket required
• Some computer knowledge advantageous
• some heavy lifting required
• must be able to work in a dusty environment
• be able to work unsupervised
• be flexible in hours required to work
• Boiler ticket preferred but not essential

 

To work on a wide range of equipment.  Must have experience in all aspects of welding – mig, tig, stick, oxy, plasma.

This role is for a general duties labourer with immediate start.

• 4AM start
• some heavy lifting required
• duties will include cleaning daily
• be able to work unsupervised
• depending on duties allocated, Saturdays will be required.
• be flexible in hours required to work
• must have own reliable transport

For bio-security purposes, you cannot have any avian species at home (ie birds, chickens, ducks, etc).      

Required for varied duties. Previous experience driving a HC class vehicle. Immediate start and not impacted by weather The successful applicant must be prepared to reside in the local vicinity. For bio-security purposes, you cannot have any avian species at home ( ie birds, chickens, ducks, etc).  Please send brief resume and copies of any references to the address below.   Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Woodlands is seeking a qualified Panel Beater / Spray Painter to maintain a wide range of vehicles and farm equipment at the main site at Beerwah Hours of work will generally be Monday to Friday, however some weekend work may be required depending on operational needs. Candidates should have the following skills and qualifications:

• Qualified Panel Beater / Spray Painter
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to work independently
• Work as part of a team
• Strong work ethic
• Reliable transport and drivers licence
• Time management skills

 

A progressive Sunshine Coast hinterland company is looking for an experienced skid steer/telehandler operator.   The successful applicant should have extensive experience and current certificate. Immediate start and not impacted by weather events. The successful applicant must be prepared to reside in the local vicinity.   For bio-security purposes, you cannot have any avian species at home (ie birds, chickens, ducks, etc).  Please send brief resume and copies of any references to the address below.   Only successful applicants will be contacted. Please apply either in person at 2814 Old Gympie Road, Beerwah, or send your resume to the address above, or e-mail to applications@woodlandsfeed.com.au

A progressive Sunshine Coast hinterland company is looking for a HR class driver. Required for varied roles. Previous experience driving a HR class vehicle is essential. The successful applicant must be prepared to reside in the local vicinity.   For bio-security purposes, you cannot have any avian species at home ( ie birds, chickens, ducks, etc).  Please send brief resume and copies of any references to the address below.   Only successful applicants will be contacted.

A progressive Sunshine Coast hinterland Company is looking for a certified Refrigeration Technician.   The successful applicant should have experience in a wide range of refrigeration – cold rooms, vehicle refrigeration units, freezer units, ice machines, commercial and domestic air conditioning units.    A truck licence would be beneficial (HR) but not essential. The successful applicant must be prepared to reside in the local vicinity.   For bio-security purposes, you cannot have any avian species at home ( ie birds, chickens, ducks, etc).  Please send brief resume and copies of any references to the address below.   Only successful applicants will be contacted.

To work on wide range of vehicles, refrigeration licence beneficial. HC licence preferred but not essential. Skills and experience Candidates should have the following skills and qualifications:

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic;
• 5 + years’ experience in working on a variety of equipment;

Capabilities and Competencies Candidates should have the following capabilities and competencies:

• Ability to carry out servicing, periodical inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Strong work ethic;
• Reliable transport and drivers’ licence;
• Time management skills;
• Ability to adhere to OH&S requirements;
• Available for immediate start; and
• Be prepared to reside in the local vicinity

For bio-security purposes, you cannot have any avian species at home (ie birds, chickens, ducks, etc).  Please send brief resume and copies of any references to the address below.

Woodlands Enterprises is a long-standing Sunshine Coast poultry farming business who is looking for a HR class driver required for delivering baby chickens to local farms.  Duties will include but not be limited to loading/unloading trays of day old chicks and will require some heavy lifting. Start time is from 4am. Previous experience driving a HR class vehicle is essential.  Must be available for immediate start. As a primary producer, we are an essential service, therefore we are able to work through COVID lockdowns. The successful applicant must be prepared to reside in the local vicinity.   For bio-security purposes, you cannot have any avian species at home ( ie birds, chickens, ducks, etc).  Please send brief resume and copies of any references in your application.   Only successful applicants will be contacted. Woodlands only employ candidates that are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  

Drivers licence required.  Duties include general labouring duties, mowing and some cleaning. For bio-security purposes, you cannot have any avian species at home (ie birds, chickens, ducks, etc).

Woodlands is seeking a qualified mechanic with extensive experience in maintaining/servicing Elevated Work Platforms (EWP). Skills and experience Candidates should have the following skills and qualifications:

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic;
• Experience in working on forklifts, EWP’s or similar types of equipment;Candidates should have the following capabilities and competencies:

Capabilities and Competencies

• Ability to carry out servicing, periodical inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment including EWPs and telehandlers;
• Demonstrate ability to carry out basic electrical and hydraulic fault diagnosis and rectification;
• Knowledge of the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1418.10:2011 Cranes, hoists and winches – Elevating work platforms;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Strong work ethic;
• Reliable transport and drivers’ licence;
• Time management skills

A progressive Sunshine Coast hinterland company is looking for a senior qualified Electrician with extensive experience in the following:

• VSD drives and soft starters;
• PLC fault finding and installations;
• Fault finding and repair of control circuits; and
• Generation systems

   

Required for varied roles. Previous experience driving and operating a tilt tray vehicle is essential

Woodlands have a position vacant for a receptionist.   This is a casual position that could suit someone wanting to work “school hours” approx. 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday, or someone looking to re-enter the workforce. The successful applicant should have:

• Good telephone manner
• Good people skills
• Be available during school holidays
• Have basic clerical knowledge and computer skills
• Be able to handle and manage cash
• Have own reliable transport
• Position requires some lifting of boxes

 

A Sunshine Coast Company requires the services of an experienced Property Manager to maintain an extensive private rent roll consisting of approx. 90 properties (houses and land leases).   The duties will include but not be limited to:

• Preparing rental and lease documents and ensuring they are fully completed correctly (including entry and exit condition reports, entry notices, breach notices, etc);
• Complying with RTA regulations and have a good working knowledge of same;
• Dealing with various service providers ie Council, Telstra, Energy Companies etc;
• Liaising with Maintenance Dept and outside contractors to organise repairs and ensure they are completed to satisfaction;
• Preparation of weekly rent reports and invoices;
• Calculation of excess water charges and any other sundry charges;
• Ensure all records are maintained and kept up to date;
• Follow up any outstanding rent / lease payments;
• Do regular inspections of properties, complete inspection reports, and organise any necessary maintenance jobs;
• Be flexible as duties may vary and be unique to position.

The ideal applicant will have

• a good knowledge of the local area and have broad experience in property management, or as a prerequisite be prepared to do a course on property management;
• Good organisation skills;
• Current drivers licence;
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Access.

The preferred hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8am – 2:30 pm but can be flexible.   Remuneration package to be discussed at interview. If you have any avian species at home (ie chickens, ducks, budgies etc) you are not eligible for biosecurity reasons. Please apply either in person at our office 2814 Old Gympie Road, Beerwah or e-mail your resume to applications@woodlandsfeed.com.au