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)