Who We Are
SunPork Group is dedicated to delivering the finest quality fresh Australian pork to market. We are proud to be the largest Australian farmer owned and operated producer of quality Australian pork products. Employing 1,800+ employees across 52 locations in Australia and NZ.
SunPork is committed to animal welfare and the responsible, ethical care of animals to ensure their comfort, health, and welfare. Together with our dedicated specialist veterinary health, nutrition, research and development teams, and farm and production teams, the person in this position is committed to the care of our pigs and the production of high quality, sustainable pork.
What We Offer
By joining us, you will become part of an ever-growing family – passionate about producing the best quality Aussie pork for Aussie plates. At SunPork we provide:
- Professional learning and development opportunities;
- Competitive salary;
- Enjoy staff discounts on a range of products.
The Opportunity
SunPork Consolidated Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Veterinarian to provide technical leadership, strategic advice and operational support across animal health, welfare, biosecurity and productivity throughout the SunPork production system.
Working as part of the Veterinary, Nutrition and Technical Services team, this role will partner closely with farm managers, production teams and key stakeholders to drive herd health outcomes, support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development and implementation of programs that enhance animal performance, welfare, compliance and sustainable production practices.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the health, welfare and productivity of one of Australia's largest integrated pork production systems while contributing to SunPork's strategic goals and upholding the SunPork Group values.
This position will be based in South Australia with interstate travel as required.
Responsibilities, tasks and duties:
Leadership & Capability Development
- Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to site veterinarians, animal health personnel and production managers.
- Develop the capability of operational teams through education, training and practical support.
- Deliver training programs for managers and stockpeople on animal health, welfare and biosecurity.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Animal Health
- Lead disease prevention, surveillance and control programs, including endemic disease management and exotic disease preparedness.
- Monitor animal health outcomes across production sites and at slaughter facilities.
- Conduct disease investigations, including diagnostic sampling, laboratory submissions and interpretation of results.
- Develop, implement and monitor herd health and treatment programs.
- Provide technical advice and support to farm managers and operational teams on animal health matters.
- Record, analyse and communicate findings, recommendations and actions arising from animal health investigations.
- Collaborate closely with veterinary and nutrition team members to support continuous improvement in herd performance.
Animal Welfare
- Provide leadership in animal welfare education, implementation and continuous improvement across the business.
- Uphold and support the implementation of the SunPork Animal Care and Welfare Policy.
- Develop and maintain animal welfare monitoring frameworks and improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical advice on animal handling, housing, transport and euthanasia practices.
- Ensure compliance with industry welfare standards, customer requirements and regulatory obligations.
- Deliver practical and theoretical welfare training to managers and farm personnel.
- Investigate, record and report animal welfare incidents and support corrective actions where required.
Biosecurity
- Lead biosecurity awareness, education and implementation initiatives across the SunPork production system.
- Uphold and support the implementation of SunPork's Biosecurity Policies and Procedures.
- Deliver biosecurity training and education programs for managers and farm personnel.
- Investigate, record and report biosecurity incidents and support corrective actions where required.
- Engage with government agencies, industry bodies and regulatory authorities on biosecurity matters.
- Ensure compliance with animal health, welfare, food safety and residue avoidance requirements.
- Support emergency animal disease preparedness, response planning and training activities.
- Work collaboratively with the veterinary and nutrition team on biosecurity initiatives and risk management.
Farm Productivity
- Partner with farm managers and production teams to identify, investigate and resolve animal production issues.
- Analyse production data and provide recommendations to improve performance and productivity.
- Assist in the development and delivery of training programs relating to animal production and performance.
- Monitor, record and report production issues, outcomes and improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support sustainable production outcomes.
Animal Health Products & Medications
- Provide leadership in antimicrobial stewardship and the responsible use of veterinary medicines.
- Uphold and support the implementation of SunPork's antimicrobial use position.
- Assist with the management of animal health product inventories and medicine controls.
- Ensure compliance with all legislative and company requirements relating to the storage, supply and use of veterinary medicines.
- Provide technical guidance on the appropriate selection and use of animal health products.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Relevant bachelor’s degree is required.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience working as Veterinarian in the Pork Industry is required.
- Veterinarian currently registered to practice in all states that SunPork operates in OR in the process of obtaining registration.
- Current and Valid Driver’s licence OR in the process of obtaining a licence.
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Time management and organisational skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a team
- Competent use of a computer and ability to learn relevant software products
- Attention to detail and accuracy in conducting tasks and data recording
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Ability to understand and interpret scientific literature and technical information
- Strategic thinker with hands-on capability
- Strong ethical standards and commitment to animal welfare
If you are passionate about animal health, welfare and production excellence and are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a leading Australian agribusiness, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $150,000.00 – $200,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shea-Oak Log SA 5371
