Pig Farm Manager job in Australia

4xtrahands; Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading progressive, family-owned business is seeking an experienced Pig Farm Manager for their new facility in Queensland, Australia. This role involves overseeing a large indoor breeding operation with a focus on animal welfare, staff management, and biosecurity. Successful candidates will bring strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach while enjoying benefits like relocation support and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Cover costs of relocation (flights + visa)

Performance-based production bonuses

Accommodation available depending on requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of commercial pig farm management or experience in a comparable role.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of animal management techniques.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a new indoor breeder unit with 2500 sows.
• Management of staff, animal welfare, husbandry, biosecurity, and quality assurance.
• Monitor financial performance and adhere to the company's genetics program.

Skills

Animal management techniques

Planning and organisational abilities

Communication skills

Stockperson skills

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Pig Farm Manager for a farm in Queensland, Australia.

Our client is a progressive, family-owned business specialising in all aspects of pig production. They have been farming for over 90 years and employ over 135 staff across multiple sites in Queensland, Australia.

As Farm Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a brand-new, indoor breeder unit with 2500 sows. The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach while providing strong leadership and management. With this role will come a sense of ownership and pride from being a key member of a well-renowned Australian pig company.

Job Description:

Management of the new site, including staff, animal welfare, husbandry, biosecurity, training and quality assurance programs

Providing strategic direction and oversight to ensure efficient operation of the site

Collaborate with farm managers, senior management, staff, and consultant veterinarians to ensure the site/s overall success

Providing leadership and motivation to teams to ensure the company values are upheld

Monitor financial performance through effective budgeting and cost control

Adhere to the companys genetics program

Record-keeping and data analysis

Being physically fit and motivated to perform all aspects of the role

Person Specifications:

Ability to demonstrate a high-level understanding of animal management techniques

Minimum of five years of commercial pig farm management or experience in a comparable role within the industry

Strong planning and organisational abilities

Strong communication skills

Excellent stockperson skills

As part of the visa requirements, you are required to maintain your own private health care for the duration of your visa

Salary range: $100,000 - $140,000 AUD per annum DOE

Benefits:

Cover costs of relocation (flights + visa)

Performance-based production bonuses

Accommodation available depending on requirements

For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.

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Job Length

Permanent

Dates

Start: 8/07/2025,
Finish: Not Specified

Pay

$100,000 - $140,000 AUD per annum

Hours

full time

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Accommodation

Accommodation

Yes

Accommodation Price

Not Specified

Other Accommodation Information