Piggery Attendant

Macorna Pastoral Company Pty Ltd ABN 87 096 915 927 is commercial piggery located in Northern Victoria with farms located at Macorna 3568, McMillans 3568 and Leitchville 3567. We currently require Piggery Attendants (level 1) who wish to join our small but dedicated team. We pay competitive remuneration under the Pastoral Award 2022.
Employment to commence January 2024 for a period of 3 years
Tasks and duties include:
A Piggery Attendant at all classification levels may be required to undertake any duty or combination of duties listed below, as may be required at each enterprise, to the full limit of the employee’s ability, training and/or licensing:
?apply and adhere to quarantine control procedures;
?clean and maintain protective footwear and clothing;
?clean and maintain administration and amenities buildings and associated fittings and equipment;
?maintain an adequate environment for the well-being of stock;
?clean accommodation pens, fittings and equipment;
?provide feed and water for stock;
?tend to routine husbandry of all stock;
?apply animal identification systems;
?move, draft and weigh stock;
?remove and dispose of effluent;
?dispose of deceased stock;
?mix and mill feed;
?care for sick or injured stock;
?maintain herd health status at an acceptable level;
?operate farm-related vehicles, plant, machinery and equipment (if appropriately licensed);
?detect oestrous and mate breeding stock;
?diagnose pregnancy in breeding stock;
?assist sows and piglets at farrowing;
?remove faulty or damaged equipment and fittings;
?install new or replacement equipment and fittings;
?maintain a recording system and interpret data;
?transport stock, feed and equipment (if appropriately licensed);
?maintain sheds, fixtures and fittings, fences and surrounds;
?maintain machinery and equipment; and
? Perform other duties as required.
Driving licence, operation of machinery/farm vehicles and welding are desirable but not essential
Other information:
Full time 38 hours a week, with overtime - permanent employment;
Pay rate is $21. 38 per hour (normal rate) + superannuation;
Employment under the Pastoral Award 2022;
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Job Type: Full-time