INVESTING IN OUR PEOPLE
At Hazeldenes we care about our workers. We care about your wellbeing, your career progression, your job satisfaction and your health. We do whatever we can to ensure that work is a place you enjoy coming to every day.
Join Our Team
We are proud of our people, our reputation, and our place in the community.
From humble beginnings in Kangaroo Flat, our facilities have spread across rural Victoria. Our people come from many different cultural backgrounds and have skills ranging from farming and quality control to engineering and poultry processing.
We are one of Bendigo’s largest employers with a long and proud history of industry innovation. Our main processing site is located in Lockwood, just outside of Bendigo, which means you can choose between regional or small city living.
Come join our team.
Why work with us?
When you work at Hazeldenes you are a valued member of a talented, diverse and innovative team. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a range of benefits to help meet the health and financial goals of our people and their families.
Employee Benefits
Who doesn’t like to save money on everyday shopping? As a Hazeldenes employee you are entitled to everyday shopping discounts in partnership with Flare Benefits. This includes discounts from major retailers as well as savings on travel, fitness and health care and insurances.
Product Discounts
We think we produce the tastiest chicken in Australia so whenever we can (dependent on supply) we love to offer our employees the opportunity to purchase products at heavily reduced prices so they can share a meal with their families and friends.
Novated Leasing
Employees can purchase motor vehicles and save on the purchase price as well as salary sacrifice the finance, maintenance and running costs.
Training and Development
We are committed to developing our people and offer opportunities for ‘on the job’ as well as classroom learning in a range of topics including Certificate I, II, and III in food processing, forklift licensing, truck licensing and many others.
Employee Assistance Program
We offer employees and their immediate families access to a range of services to help when times are challenging. This includes confidential counselling, health and wellbeing training and advice, supervisor support, plus financial counselling and awareness. We believe that strong, happy, healthy people equate to a productive, engaged workforce.
Cultural Diversity
We are proud of our culturally diverse workforce. We have numerous diverse ethnic groups that work harmoniously together. We offer various interpreting and translating services and have a dedicated prayer room.