Pig Farmer Required

Pig Farmer Required

Riverbend Pork Group Pty Ltd is a group of independent Australian farming families working together to produce great tasting, export quality fresh pork.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in the running of piggery including organising and conducting all necessary farming operations.
• Assist in maximising the incoming, outgoing and internal flow/logistics requirements of the farm (finishing stage uses liquid feeding system) including organisation of the selection and transportation of livestock.
• Report to and liaise with the Farm Manager regarding farm operations, staff operations, and site works delivery.
• Plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to raise livestock.
• Under guidance from the Farm manager, liaise with the Production Nutritionist to optimise feed quality and herd performance including providing fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels and optimise feeding opportunities.
• Under guidance from the Farm manager, liaise with the Production Veterinarian to monitor and optimise herd health, condition and performance of livestock.
• Assist in general farming activities such as maintaining structures, machinery, fences, equipment, water supply systems, pens, sheds, pest control programs and activities, etc.
• Assist in training and supervision of farm staff and contractors and related reporting.
• Assist in the supervision of the site and facilities in terms of the required human resources, physical resources, safety requirements, consumables, documentation and measurement devices.
• Assist in maintenance and compliance of the Company Quality Assurance (QA) program for the site ensuring that all relevant documentation is kept current.
• Assist in data collection and recording so information is accurate to aid stock and inventory control.
• Undertake specific tasks as assigned by management to ensure that environmental, quality and safety goals are met.
• Participate in daily inspection of livestock, ensuring compromised animals are individually assessed, identified, treated and record in accordance with the Company Herd Health Planand the industry's Model Code of Practice.
• Euthanise sick or injured stock in a humane manner and in accordance with the Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Pigs.
• Assist in the conduct of post-mortem examinations of deceased stock and report findings.
• Participate in company/industry training sessions and workshops as required.
• Perform any other duty as required by your Manager.

Benefits and perks:

In return we offer you:

• Full-time hours.
• Highly driven and supportive team network.
• Professional development and training.
• Provision of PPE.
• Position available across all Riverbend sites; QLD - Grantham, Tenthill, Nanango, Mundubbera, Murgon, Kingaroy. NSW - Tabulam, Kilgra.

Successful applicants will have:

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Agriculture or related field orequivalent qualifications + 3 years of recent and relevant work experience, OR minimum 5 years of recent and relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry and legislative guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - ability to engage, influence and implement.
• Excellent organisational skills with a positive attitude.
• Experienced in the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Create a safe and inclusive working environment.
• Possess a clean and unrestricted C-Class Drivers Licence.
• Physically fit - labouring required and physically demanding tasks.

Salary:

$76,000 - $78,000 plus superannuation (dependent on experience)