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Yule Strategic Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsBusiness/HR/Recruitment - Principal Consultant | Director | VeteranGroup Manager, Veterinary ServicesAre you a dedicated Veterinarian with a passion for animal health, welfare, biosecurity, and food safety? Golden Cockerel Group, including Golden Cockerel, Darwalla, Woodlands, and Toowoomba Poultry, is seeking an experienced professional to provide expert veterinary services and leadership in managing the health and welfare of our commercial poultry flocks.About us:Golden Cockerel Group is located in beautiful Southeast Queensland. Formed in 1972, our group is fully integrated comprising feed mills, hatcheries, parent farms, broiler farms, processing plant and distribution. The facilities are well spread and isolated from a disease control viewpoint in order to ensure continuity of supply in times of adversity.Our parent stock is sourced from two international breeding organisations who operate through Australian franchisees. The franchisees are obliged to supply parent stock to all independent processors throughout Australia.There is a strong technical bias throughout the Group ensuring coordinated quality assurance programs from feed ingredients through to all livestock operations and processing activities. Golden Cockerel processes in excess of 34,000,000 broilers per annum and accounts for 20.0% of the Queensland production.About the Role:As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of animal health, welfare, and biosecurity across our operations. This role involves regular farm visits, disease management, food safety monitoring, and collaboration with industry stakeholders, regulatory bodies, laboratories, and government.Key Responsibilities:Veterinary Services:Act as the subject matter expert in poultry health, animal welfare, biosecurity, antimicrobial stewardship, and disease investigation.Conduct diagnostic evaluations.Provide expert advice on poultry nutrition, housing management, and disease prevention.Work closely with our nutritionist to meet and optimise poultry performance objectives.Animal Health & Welfare:Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer animal health requirements.Promote preventative medicine approaches to flock health.Conduct postmortem examinations and maintain health records.Train and support animal welfare supervisors within the organization.Advocate for best practices in animal welfare within industry forums and policy development.Biosecurity & Food Safety:Implement and drive biosecurity procedures in all aspects of the business.Oversee food safety measures from farm to fork, ensuring regulatory compliance.Develop and enforce HACCP systems to manage food safety hazards.Industry Partnerships:Collaborate with government agencies, research institutions, and industry bodies to advance poultry health and welfare.Represent the Golden Cockerel Group in relevant industry and regulatory discussions.Qualifications & Skills:Degree or Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, registrable in Australia.Strong expertise in poultry health, disease management, and animal welfare.Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders, including farmers, government agencies, and industry bodies.Hands-on experience in diagnostics, quarantine processes, and disease prevention.Why Join Us?Work with a leading group in the Australian poultry industry.Play a pivotal role in improving animal health, welfare, and food safety.Collaborate with a passionate and experienced team.Competitive remuneration.Relocation assistance can be provided.If you are a motivated and experienced Veterinarian looking to make a meaningful impact in the poultry industry, we would love to hear from you!For more information or to apply, please contact Aaron Yule on 0432 277 015 or aaron@yulestrategic.com.auSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-time #J-18808-Ljbffr