**Position: PIG FARMER**
**Location: Wannamal, VIC 6505**
**Tenure: Full-time, Permanent**
**Comprehensive salary package from $54,000 pa (plus superannuation)**
**Required Skills and Experience**:
- Bachelor degree in Agriculture or higher equivalent
- At least 3 years recent relevant work experience
**Position Summary**:
On behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is looking for a skilled and experienced Pig Farmer who have strong communication and time management skills, self-motivated and must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Duties includes management of the daily operation of the farm with minor supervision farm owners - i.e. general operation management, managing from farrow to finish (breeding, farrowing, weaning, and growing), feeding management, administrative tasks, general maintenance, etc.
The position may also require skills in leading a small team or groups and ability to train new members of the team.
This is a full-time position which may involve weekend work and some unplanned hours of work where the need arises.
**Other skills**:
- Good written and verbal communication skills;
- Advance knowledge in animal husbandry, animal welfare and legislation, piggery production, and OH&S;
- Knowledge in computer programs/software is an advantage.
**Salary**: From $54,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wannamal, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
**Education**:
- Bachelor Degree (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Recent and relevant: 3 years (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person