Senior Piggery Stockperson

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Dalby; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable, long-term work

Strong safety and welfare focus

Job summary

RPC Dalby Pty Ltd is a pork producer based in Dalby, Queensland, with operations across the Darling Downs and in Warwick. We are one of the largest pig producers in Queensland, supplying around 4,000 pigs a week to markets across Australia.

We employ 100+ people and offer stable, long-term work where safety, welfare and biosecurity come first. The Senior Piggery Stockperson will supervise the site, maintain QA, oversee breeding and AI processing, and ensure daily livestock inspection and welfare

Qualifications

• Previous piggery experience and ability to follow procedures.
• AQF Certificate III in Agriculture (Pig Production) or equivalent qualifications.
• Able to work in a team with safety and welfare focus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site resources, safety, documentation and QA compliance.
• Lead data collection for stock and inventory control.
• Oversee breeding, AI lab tasks and daily livestock inspections.
• Euthanize sick stock humanely per code of practice.
• Support training and company-wide welfare standards.

Skills

Piggery experience

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Team player

Physical fitness

Education

AQF Certificate III in Agriculture (Pig Production)

3+ years of relevant piggery experience

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

The Trustee for the Reilly Pastoral Trust RPC Dalby Pty Ltd is a family owned business with a strong commitment to producing high quality fresh pork. Our piggeries are located at Kinleymore 4613, Speedwell 4613, Byanda 4613, under South Burnett Region, Qld while Quinalow QLD 4403, Pirrinuan 4405, Kiamkillenbun 4406, and Mt Tyson QLD 4356 is in darling Downs Region, Queensland.

We are seeking qualified Senior piggery stockpersons to join our team. Main Duties/Responsibilities: 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. Select breeding stock and/or pigs for sale. Supervise and participate in daily inspection of livestock, such that the animals are appropriately fed, watered, environmental parameters are fulfilled.

The senior stockperson (piggery) must work with and supervise any less experienced stockperson. Supervise and participate in daily inspection of livestock, ensuring compromised animals are individually assessed, identified, treated and recorded in accordance with the Company Herd Health Plan and the industry's Model Code of Practice. Euthanize sick or injured stock in a humane manner and in accordance with the Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Pigs.

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.

Supervise and manage the mating of animals via individually supervised mating or through artificial insemination. Supervise the birthing process, including the ability to physically conduct unsupervised internal assessments during parturition to minimize mortality rates. Participate in company/industry training sessions and workshops as required.

Perform any other duty as required by the unit manager.

Successful applicants will have: Previous piggery experience. High attention to detail.

Be self-motivated. Able to follow procedures. Able to work well in a team environment.

Able to work to high animal welfare standards. Physically fit - labouring required and physically demanding tasks. At least an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate III in Agriculture (Pig Production) or equivalent qualifications + 3 years of recent and relevant work experience in a medium to large size commercial piggery; OR 5 years of recent and relevant work experience; OR Certificate III in Agriculture (Pig Production) and at least 18 months relevant work experience in Australia

About Company RPC Dalby Pty Ltd is a pork producer based in Dalby, Queensland, with operations across the Darling Downs and in Warwick.

We are one of the largest pig producer in Queensland, supplying around 4,000 pigs a week to markets across Australia, including Sydney and Melbourne. We employ around 100+ people, and we've grown by investing in regional piggeries and the people who run them. We offer stable, long-term work in a growing regional business, where safe work, good animal welfare and strong biosecurity come first.

RPC Dalby Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Work Type: Full time Salary: $79423-81000 Job Publish: 03-11-2026 Job Expire: 03-12-2026