Piggery Operations Manager

Jobstar; Lake Bolac; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Braebrook Pastoral Company is seeking an experienced Senior Stockperson (Piggery) / Operations Manager for a large-scale piggery operation in South West Victoria. This senior, hands-on role supervises day-to-day piggery operations, focusing on livestock production, animal health and welfare, staff supervision, QA and maintenance of facilities and equipment.

Key responsibilities include overseeing breeding, feeding systems, health treatments and staff training, while maintaining production

Qualifications

• Substantial practical experience in commercial pig production and piggery operations.
• Proven ability to supervise, coordinate and train staff in a livestock setting.
• Strong knowledge of pig husbandry, breeding, farrowing, health, nutrition and welfare.
• Experience with production monitoring and maintaining accurate operational records.
• Knowledge of biosecurity, QA, workplace health and safety, and environmental management.
• Ability to identify issues, monitor performance and implement improvements.
• Practical skills in operating and maintaining piggery equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in day-to-day piggery operations, including staff, livestock, facilities and production activities.
• Conduct daily livestock inspections and monitor pig health, welfare, feeding, water and housing.
• Oversee vaccination, medication and treatment procedures as part of herd health.
• Supervise breeding activities including stock monitoring, mating, farrowing and AI where required.
• Manage selection of breeding stock and pigs for sale, stock movements and production targets.
• Oversee feed milling and feeding systems; monitor feed performance and efficiency.
• Monitor environmental and climate-control systems for welfare and production.
• Maintain QA, biosecurity, quarantine, welfare, safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Pig production

Staff supervision

Animal welfare

Biosecurity

Quality Assurance

Record keeping

Problem solving

Job description

• Experienced in commercial pig production and piggery operations
• Ability to supervise, train and coordinate piggery staff
• Strong knowledge of livestock health, animal welfare and biosecurity
• Experience in production systems, Quality Assurance and facility maintenance
• Strong organisational, record-keeping and problem-solving skills

Braebrook Pastoral Company is seeking an experienced Senior Stockperson (Piggery) / Operations Manager to join our large-scale piggery operation in South West Victoria. This is a senior, hands-on position responsible for supervising and participating in the day-to-day operation of the piggery, including livestock production, animal health and welfare, staff supervision, production systems, Quality Assurance and maintenance of piggery facilities and equipment. The successful applicant will have substantial practical experience in commercial pig production, together with the ability to supervise and train staff, monitor production performance and ensure appropriate animal welfare, biosecurity, safety and quality standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and participate in the day-to-day operation of the piggery, including staff, livestock, facilities, equipment, supplies and production activities.
• Supervise and participate in daily livestock inspections, monitoring pig health, welfare, feeding, water supply, housing and environmental conditions.
• Monitor animal health and oversee appropriate husbandry, preventative health, vaccination, medication and treatment procedures.
• Supervise and participate in breeding and reproductive activities, including monitoring breeding stock, mating, farrowing and artificial breeding procedures where required.
• Oversee the management and selection of breeding stock and pigs for sale, including stock movements and achievement of production specifications and targets.
• Oversee feed milling, feed rations and feeding systems and monitor feed performance, livestock condition and feed efficiency.
• Monitor piggery environmental and climate-control systems to maintain appropriate production and animal welfare conditions.
• Maintain and oversee Quality Assurance, biosecurity, quarantine, animal welfare, environmental and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Supervise and maintain accurate production, livestock, health, treatment, farrowing, stock and inventory records and report on production performance and outcomes.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and identify and address maintenance requirements relating to piggery facilities, plant, machinery and equipment.
• Maintain appropriate standards of site hygiene, cleanliness, pest control and biosecurity.
• Assist with the procurement and management of feed, piggery inputs, supplies and consumables.
• Supervise, coordinate, induct and provide training and guidance to piggery staff and less experienced stockpersons.
• Work closely with management to monitor production results, identify operational issues and implement improvements to productivity and piggery operations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Substantial practical experience in commercial pig production and piggery operations.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coordinate and train staff in a livestock production environment.
• Sound knowledge of pig husbandry, breeding, farrowing, animal health, nutrition and welfare.
• Experience with production monitoring, livestock management and maintaining accurate operational records.
• Knowledge of biosecurity, disease prevention, Quality Assurance, workplace health and safety, and environmental management.
• Ability to identify operational issues, monitor production performance and implement practical improvements.
• Practical skills in operating, monitoring and maintaining piggery equipment, machinery and facilities.
• Strong communication, leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work hands-on in a large-scale piggery environment and manage competing operational priorities.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of animal welfare, hygiene, safety and production efficiency.

Applicants must be living in Australia with an easy reach to Lake Bolac Regional, VIC.