Pig Farmer

**Position: PIG FARMER**

**Location: Port Vincent, SA 5581**

**Tenure: Full-time, Permanent**

**Comprehensive salary package from $54,000 pa (plus superannuation)**

**Required Skills and Experience**:

- Bachelor degree in Agriculture or higher equivalent
- At least 3 years recent relevant work experience

**Position Summary**:
On behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is looking for a skilled and experienced Pig Farmer who have strong communication and time management skills, self-motivated and must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Duties includes management of the daily operation of the farm with minor supervision farm owners - i.e. general operation management, managing from farrow to finish (breeding, farrowing, weaning, and growing), feeding management, administrative tasks, general maintenance, etc.

The position may also require skills in leading a small team or groups and ability to train new members of the team.

This is a full-time position which may involve weekend work and some unplanned hours of work where the need arises.

**Other skills**:

- Good written and verbal communication skills;
- Advance knowledge in animal husbandry, animal welfare and legislation, piggery production, and OH&S;
- Knowledge in computer programs/software is an advantage.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $54,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Rotating roster

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Port Vincent, SA 5581: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Recent and relevant: 3 years (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)