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Form of work
Salary- supervise the site and facilities in terms of the required human resources, physical resources, safety requirements, consumables, documentation and measurement devices
- provide overall maintenance and compliance of the Company Quality Assurance program for the site ensuring that all relevant documentation is kept current
- supervise data collection and recording so information is accurate to aid stock and inventory control
- undertake specific tasks assigned by management to ensure that environmental, quality and safety goals are met
- implement preventable maintenance programs to reduce planned and unplanned down time
- supervise trial sheds, collect and record data in accordance with trial protocols
- select breeding stock and/or pigs for sale
- supervise and participate in daily inspection of livestock, such that the animals are appropriately fed, watered, environmental parameters are fulfilled. The Senior stockperson (piggery) in this case would work with and supervise a less experienced stockperson
- supervise and participate in daily inspection of livestock, ensuring compromised animals are individually assessed, identified, treated and record in accordance with the Company Herd Health Plan and 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
- conduct post mortem examinations of deceased stock and report findings
- collect boar semen at an artificial insemination laboratory
- undertake processing duties within the artificial insemination laboratory
- supervise and manage the mating of animals via individually supervised mating or through artificial insemination
- supervise the birthing process, including the ability to physically conduct unsupervised internal assessments of females during parturition to minimise this incidence of still births
- participate in company/industry training sessions and workshops as required
- perform any other duty as required by the unit manager
Remuneration based on experience $63,900-70,000
3 years’ experience in a similar role and a Certificate III in Agriculture (Pig Production) or equivalent qualification required.
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon
- Saturday: Morning, Afternoon
- Sunday: Morning, Afternoon
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 01 April 2024
- Expected salary: $63,900 - $70,000 per year
