At ProTen, we are driven by a simple but powerful mission, “We grow the chickens”. Our role is much more than just producing food—it’s about contributing to the health and well-being of every Australian. We are dedicated to helping our customers ensure that all Australians have access to an affordable, sustainable, healthy, and complete diet.
At ProTen, we believe our people are our most important asset. Their dedication, expertise, and innovation drive our success. Our aim is to lead the industry in the operation, design, and construction of broiler chicken farms. Central to our success is a culture of continuous improvement, fostering collaboration among employees and stakeholders to implement innovative ideas and best practices.
Josh has been a valued member of the ProTen team for over three years, bringing dedication, curiosity and a strong work ethic to his role as Farm Manager. While he didn’t originally set out to work in the poultry industry, it has become a career that continues to challenge and reward him. What began as a chance to learn something new, particularly around shed controllers and bird care, quickly developed into a genuine passion.
In his role, Josh is responsible for the day-to-day running of the farm, with a strong focus on both people and production. He manages staff through rostering, training and task coordination, while also overseeing bird health and wellbeing. His work extends to managing feed deliveries, optimising ventilation programs, and coordinating maintenance and contractors to keep the operation running smoothly and efficiently.
What Josh enjoys most about working at ProTen is the constant challenge. He thrives in a fast-paced environment where every batch of chickens presents new learnings, whether that’s adapting to different breeds, responding to weather conditions or refining processes to improve outcomes. He also values being part of a supportive, collaborative team, describing his experience at ProTen as safe, collaborative and challenging, and noting the scale of operations and growth opportunities as a pleasant surprise.
Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, and working on projects in the garage, interests that reflect his practical, hands-on nature. For anyone considering a career in poultry, his advice is simple: “give it a go”. His own journey shows that stepping into something new can lead to unexpected success and long-term satisfaction.
Can Assist (Cancer Patients Assistance Society of NSW) is a grass roots, not-for-profit organisation operating in 55 plus towns across country NSW. These branches are operated by close to 3,000 members who are all volunteers from their respective communities.
Can Assist is an essential service for country NSW cancer patients. Compared to those in metropolitan areas, rural cancer patients are diagnosed later, are more likely to die and seventeen times more likely to report geographical and financial barriers to care. After all other available support options are utilised, significant gaps remain. Can Assist typically raise and deliver in excess of $2million dollars annually, equating to more than 10,000 calls for assistance.
ProTen is a bronze sponsor of Can Assist and actively participates in events such as City2Lake and Stryde4 Day
Can Assist (Cancer Patients Assistance Society of NSW) is a grass roots, not-for-profit organisation operating in 55 plus towns across country NSW. These branches are
