Maintenance and Farm Support Worker (Bears Lagoon, VIC)
Full-time farm & maintenance role in Bears Lagoon, VIC. Hands‐on work, HC licence & machinery skills needed. Join a supportive, growing team!
The Role
Due to internal growth, we are seeking a reliable and hands‐on individual to join our team as a Maintenance and Farm Support Worker. This is a full-time opportunity offering up to 38 hours per week, working between Monday to Sunday with every second weekend on duty. To be considered for this role, you must have full work rights in Australia.
* Perform general farm maintenance, including repairs of infrastructure, equipment, and fencing
* Operate a telehandler and other farm machinery safely and efficiently
* Assist with daily piggery operations including feeding, health checks, and cleaning
* Support animal welfare practices and follow biosecurity protocols
* Transport feed or equipment using a Heavy Combination (HC) vehicle as required
* Monitor and maintain facilities to ensure a safe and clean working environment
* Collaborate with the farm management and livestock teams to support day‐to‐day operations
* Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce equipment downtime
About You
* Previous experience in animal care, ideally within a piggery or intensive livestock environment
* Experience operating a telehandler; High‐Risk Work Licence desirable
* Hold a valid Heavy Combination (HC) driver's licence
* Practical knowledge of farm machinery and basic mechanical skills
* Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Commitment to animal welfare and safe farming practices
Equal Employment Opportunity
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. So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier‐free recruitment process via email to dontalent@gwf.com.au.
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