Senior Stockperson (Piggery)ANZSCO 070499

Senior Stockperson (Piggery) – ANZSCO 070499

Delvadee Pty Ltd ATF The Dalrymple Unit Trust T/As Merivale Farms is seeking applications for a Senior Stockperson (Piggery) – ANZSCO 070499.

This is a Full-Time Position based on a 38-hour working week. The salary for this position is $80,000 per annum.

About the Role

The Senior Stockperson (Piggery) will be responsible for supervising piggery site operations, livestock management, quality assurance, compliance, staff supervision, animal welfare, breeding activities, artificial insemination processes, data recording, maintenance programs, and other duties as required by management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be required to:

•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;

•selection of breeding stock and/or pigs for sale;

•supervision and participation of 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;

•supervision and participation of daily inspection of livestock, ensuring compromised animals are individually assessed, identified, treated and record in accordance with the Company Herd Health Plan and the industries Model Code of Practice;

•euthanise sick or injured stock in a humane manner and in accordance with the Model Code of Practice for Animal Welfare – Pigs 3rd edition;

•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;

•supervision and participation in the mating of animals via individually supervised mating or through Artificial Insemination;

•supervision of 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; and

•perform any other duty as required by the Unit Manager.

Skills and Experience Required

Applicants should have strong practical piggery experience and the ability to work confidently in a senior livestock supervision role. The successful applicant will be expected to have skills in livestock handling, pig health and welfare management, breeding stock selection, artificial insemination procedures, animal husbandry, data recording, staff supervision, quality assurance compliance, maintenance planning, and workplace health and safety.

A minimum of 4–5 years of relevant piggery experience is desired. Relevant qualifications in agriculture, animal production, livestock management, or a related field will be highly regarded where applicable.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their resume and any relevant supporting information outlining their experience and suitability for the role.

Delvadee Pty Ltd ATF The Dalrymple Unit Trust T/As Merivale Farms is an equal opportunity employer and encourages suitable applicants with relevant skills and experience to apply.

Benefits

Task & responsibilities

Supervise piggery site operations, staff, facilities, resources, safety requirements and daily work activities.

Monitor livestock daily to ensure pigs are appropriately fed, watered, housed and managed in accordance with welfare requirements.

Identify, assess, treat and record sick or compromised animals in accordance with the Company Herd Health Plan.

Supervise and participate in breeding activities, mating, artificial insemination processes and farrowing management.

Select breeding stock and pigs for sale as required.

Collect and record accurate production, livestock, treatment, trial and inventory data.

Maintain quality assurance, compliance, biosecurity and workplace health and safety procedures.

Implement preventative maintenance programs to reduce planned and unplanned downtime.

Conduct post-mortem examinations and report findings where required.

Humanely euthanise sick or injured stock in accordance with animal welfare requirements.

Participate in company and industry training as required.

Perform any other duties as directed by the Unit Manager.

Qualification & experience

Minimum 4–5 years of relevant piggery or intensive livestock experience preferred.

Strong practical experience in pig handling, animal husbandry, pig health and welfare management.

Experience supervising staff and assisting less experienced stockpersons.