"My 5 years working with Aviagen have been a very rewarding experience. I have learnt a lot over the years and there have been a lot of learning opportunities across all areas which has helped the growth of my career." - Jessie, Senior Incubation Technician

At Aviagen, we lead the world in the supply and distribution of broiler breeders, and here in Australia, we're proud to be the market leader. Our dedicated team delivers top-quality products to our valued customers with pride and passion.

At Aviagen, it's not just about getting the job done but how and why it's done. We're building a team of people who align with our values in their everyday behaviour. We are Aviagen proud.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive training and development in Aviagen Systems
• A supportive, small team environment
• A development path with growth and career progression

Who is our next Incubation Technician?

Ideally, they have just completed their Bachelors' Degree in Animal Science or have relevant prior experience.

They will have a desire to craft out a long-term career with Aviagen, following the career progression pathway.

A clear communicator with the ability to learn new tasks and to maintain accurate data.

Able and prepared to attend to out of hours alarms when rostered. A licence and own transport is needed to be able to carry out these duties.

What is involved in the job?

As an Incubation Technician based at our state-of-the-art hatchery in Goulburn, you will support the Senior Incubation Technician and the Incubation Supervisor to develop and implement effective incubation practices for poultry breeding.

This will involve technical support, data collection, and assisting in controlled breeding experiments to optimize embryonic development and hatch rates in alignment with Aviagen breeder standards. Specifically, once developed through to competence, the incumbent will:

• Forecast flock hatches, adjust incubation plans to meet customer orders, and monitor facility equipment.
• Understand, collate, and record data on incubation and sets, including hatch windows, temperatures, co2 levels, 10-day candling, hatch breakouts, and egg hygiene.
• Identify and address issues in preparation, incubation, and hatch outcomes to ensure continuous improvement in production.
• Responding to hatchery alarms to ensure incubation concerns are addressed in a timely manner.

You'll receive hands-on training and access to Aviagen's global incubation support network, helping you develop the expertise you need to succeed.

If you are located outside of Goulburn but would love to be a part of our team and start your career with Aviagen, we are happy to put together a relocation package for you. We can also assist with Visa Sponsorship if required.

Don't miss this chance to join our team, where you can grow and make a difference. The position description will be available to all shortlisted applicants.

Apply now and start your exciting journey with Aviagen Australia!