Piggery Attendant

**Job description**

**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 1,500+ 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 Group we provide:

- Access to professional growth and development resources
- Attractive remuneration
- Employee Wellbeing Benefits, which include discounts at over 400 retailers

**About the Role**

In the role of Piggery Attendant, you will be responsible for undertaking animal husbandry and related tasks to assist with the care and well-being of our livestock at our **Westbrook Pig Research Facility **on a full time basis**.**

Reporting to the Farm Manager, the responsibilities of the role include:

- Maintaining a high-quality environment for the welfare and well-being of our animals
- Clean accommodation pens, fittings and equipment
- Tend to routine husbandry of all stock
- Move, draft and weigh stock
- Care for sick and/or injured animals
- Administer medications when required

**About you**

SunPork has established an efficient, highly skilled yet diversified team that is dedicated to producing high quality, sustainable welfare-optimal products.

As a key member of this team, the successful applicant must:

- Preferably have animal experience, but not essential
- Dedication to upholding the highest levels of animal welfare and bio-security
- Be committed to training and professional development
- Have a positive attitude towards the intrinsic values of trust, integrity, quality, efficiency and innovation
- Availability to work rostered weekends and public holidays
- Be physically fit and able to cope with the physical demands of the role
- Machinery skills would be an advantage

All Piggery Attendants are trained in animal welfare and husbandry and are required to undertake a Certificate III in Pork Production.

Only successful applicants will be notified.

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

Pay: $23.23 - $40.26 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person