Senior Stockperson Piggery
Willow Grove Farms Pty Ltd
Trafalgar VIC
Farm Labour (Farming, Animals & Conservation)
$65,000 - $70,000
Full time
About the role
Willow Grove Farms Pty Ltd atf The Cornish Trading Trust require full-time Stockperson Piggery workers for our pork production in Latrobe Valley regional Victoria – multiple position available.
Responsibilities, tasks, and duties include:
· Supervise data collection and recording so information is accurate to aid stock and inventory control;
· Undertake specific tasks assigned by management to ensure that environmental, quality and safety goals are met;
· Implement preventable maintenance programs to reduce planned and unplanned down time;
· Selection of breeding stock and/or pigs for sale;
· Participation of daily inspection of livestock, such that the animals are appropriately fed, watered, environmental parameters are fulfilled. The Senior Stockperson (Piggery) in this case would work with and supervise a less experienced Stockperson(s);
· Participation of daily inspection of livestock, ensuring compromised animals are individually assessed, identified, treated and record in accordance with the Company Herd Health Plan and the industries Model Code of Practice;
· Euthanise sick or injured stock in a humane manner and in accordance with the Model Code of Practice for Animal Welfare – Pigs 3rd edition;
· Conduct post mortem examinations of deceased stock and report findings;
· Supervision and participation in the mating of animals via individually supervised mating or through Artificial Insemination;
· Supervision of the birthing process, including the ability to physically conduct unsupervised internal assessments of females during parturition to minimise this incidence of still births;
· Participate in company/industry training sessions and workshops as required; and
· Perform any other duty as required by the Unit Manager.
Additional benefits
· On farm accommodation available to the right candidate;
· Competitive wages & terms under the Pastoral Award 2020;
· Training & development.
Skills and experience required
Candidates MUST have the following qualifications and/or recent employment experience:
1. AQF Certificate III (or higher/equivalent) qualification in pork production and 3 years recent experience in medium/large piggery; OR
2. Minimum 5 years' recent experience in medium/large piggery.
This position requires working to a 14-day roster and work on public holidays and weekends is required.
Base salary range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 + Superannuation
Please apply using the link and attach your CV.
Only successful applicants will be notified.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
