Animal Care Lead Technician

1 week ago

Ballarat, Australia Isdonisgood Full time

Overview

Animal Care Lead Technician position based in Girgarre, Victoria. This is a permanent full-time role reporting to the Site Leaders with our Australian-owned farm network.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Animal Care Lead Technician to join our team. Our Australian owned farm is continuously growing, therefore opening pathways for future opportunities.

Responsibilities

- Leadership: Supervise a small team of Animal Care Technicians; promote safety within the team; lead team talks; complete orientation and training of new Animal Care Technicians.
- Livestock Care: Tend to routine animal husbandry; clean and maintain accommodation pens, fittings and equipment; handle and use chemicals; operate machinery and equipment; provide feed and water stock; care for sick or injured stock and maintain herd health status at an acceptable level.
- Livestock Analysis, Research & Advice: Maintain standards of quality; inspect effectiveness of feed formulae; assist in controlled breeding to develop improved livestock strains; arrange the supply of drugs, vaccines and other chemicals; advise on aspects of production processes and farming techniques.

Requirements

- Minimum two years’ experience within a similar role in Piggery operations; experience supervising a small team.
- Demonstrated experience in pig production; high level of understanding of herd health factors.
- Competent knowledge of APIQ & Welfare Standards; strong communication skills.

Applications

To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume and/or cover letter by clicking on the “Apply” button.

Please note that progression is subject to availability. Preferred candidates may be shortlisted and placed on wait lists. You will be contacted if this is the case.

At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. We can adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs; please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email.

Pre-employment screening will be conducted, including a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol test. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.

GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor and maintain a safe working environment for all employees. Some roles may be subject to customer vaccination mandates.

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