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Experienced Pig Stockperson - Ref 1654 Australia

General Information

Reference
1654

Location
Victoria, Australia

Job Type
Full Time

Driving Licence
Yes

Experience Required
Ideally 3 years +

Salary
$24-$27 AUD p/h DOE

Description

We are recruiting for a Pig Stockperson for an outdoor farm in Victoria, Australia.

The chosen candidate will join their business and provide pivotal leadership and support on their 5000-herd farm.

The producer is fully accredited by the Australian Pork Industry Quality Program and, in many areas, even exceeds the already high standards set by that body.

For the full-time position, you will be responsible for undertaking animal husbandry and assisting with livestock care.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Tend to routine husbandry of all stock
  • Care for sick and injured stock
  • Move, draft, sort and weigh stock
  • Administer medications and vaccinations when required
  • Artificially inseminate stock
  • Feed and care of stock
  • Adhere to safety and biosecurity standards

 

Person specifications:

  • Minimum of at least 3 years in a commercial pig farming
  • Machinery skills would be an advantage
  • Uphold the highest level of animal welfare
  • Have a positive attitude
  • Be physically fit to undertake manual and repetitive tasks
  • Strong communication skills and a can-do attitude
  • Problem-solving skills, reliability and flexibility
  • The desire to be part of a close-knit team

 

The job will suit someone from the UK on a 'working holiday visa' and then progress to a 482 visa.
Find out more about visas here.  

 

Salary: $24 - $27 AUD p/h DOE 

 

Accommodation can be arranged in shared housing with fellow workers. You will share living and housing expenses.

 

For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd on Freephone at 0800 999 3655 or 07912864646 or email [email protected].

All applications are dealt with in strict confidence, and our applicant service is free. However, not all pig jobs make it to the website, so please consider sending your CV even if you don't see a suitable vacancy.

Summary

Farm Nature
Outdoor

Farm Size
5000 free-range sows

Accommodation
Yes

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