Livestock Research Technical Officer - Data & Welfare

Andrews Meat; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Pork Australia – Farming Team is recruiting a Technical Officer to support the Huntly site in Victoria. You will collect research data across nutrition, behaviour, welfare, health, reproduction, genetics and meat quality on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities include coordinating livestock research, daily husbandry, data capture, and ensuring compliance with ethics and WHS standards; travel to other sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Animal Science (or related field).
• Previous livestock experience.
• Interest in animal research, production and new technology.
• Effective communication & organisational skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Sound degree of fitness for the physical nature of the position.
• Preparedness to work flexible hours.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct livestock research.
• Undertake daily animal husbandry tasks including feeding, live weight assessment and monitoring of animal health and welfare.
• Compliance with research protocol guidelines, animal welfare and ethics and WHS.
• Accurately capture research data.
• Willingness to travel to other sites as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Computer skills

Physical fitness

Flexible hours

Driver's Licence

Education

Degree or Diploma in Agriculture/Animal Science

Job description

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Technical Officer VIC

Plant/Site: Huntly

Date Posted: 1 Oct 2026

About Us

JBS Pork Australia (formerly Rivalea),is Australia’sleading integrated agri-food company, positionedat the top of high-quality pork production for both domestic and export markets.As part of the global protein powerhouse JBS, we offer exceptional career opportunities across our diverse farming, processing, and distribution sites in New South Walesand Victoria.

At JBS Pork Australia,we’remore than just a protein producer-we’rea team of innovators, problem-solvers, and passionate professionals committed to shaping the future of sustainable farming.You’llwork alongside industry leaders, contribute tocutting-edgeresearch, and be part of a business that values growth, integrity, and impact.

About the Role

JBS Pork Australia – Farming Team is currently recruiting a Technical Officer to support the team based at our Huntly site.
This full-time position will be responsible for collecting research data in the areas of nutrition, behaviour, welfare, health, reproduction, genetics and meat quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct livestock research
• Undertake daily animal husbandry tasks including feeding, live weight assessment and monitoring of animal health and welfare
• Compliance with research protocol guidelines, animal welfare and ethics and WHS
• Accurately capture research data
• Willingness to participate in travel to other sites to perform duties as reasonably required.

Skills & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Animal Science (or related field), or experience in animal research/animal production
• Previous livestock experience
• A positive attitude with an interest in animal research, production and new technology
• Effective communication & organisational skills as well a desire to work in a team environment.
• Intermediate computer skills
• A sound degree of fitness to cope with the physical nature of the position
• A preparedness to work flexible hours
• A current Driver's Licence
Our recruitment process includes a medical (which includes a drug screen).

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