Weaner Supervisor | Tong Park

The Sunpork Group; Western Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle available while roster

Alarm duties roster

Job summary

SunPork Group in Australia is seeking a motivated Weaner Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of the weaner unit at Tong Park, reporting to the Weaner Unit Manager. This full-time role (38 hours per week) starts 6 October 2026 and focuses on animal welfare, production targets and team leadership.

You will supervise staff, monitor animal health, ensure biosecurity and safety, maintain production records, and collaborate with the site team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in animal-related disciplines (Animal Production, Animal Science, Agriculture or related).
• Experience in intensive livestock production; piggery experience highly regarded.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Current Australian driver's licence and ability to operate a company vehicle during alarm duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the weaner unit.
• Lead, mentor and support team members to achieve production and welfare targets.
• Monitor animal health, wellbeing and performance, identifying and responding to issues promptly.
• Ensure high standards of biosecurity, animal welfare and workplace safety are maintained.
• Complete production records and reporting accurately.
• Work collaboratively with the Weaner Unit Manager and wider site team.
• Participate in the site's alarm roster, responding to after-hours alarms as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Animal Production, Animal Science, Agriculture or a related discipline

Job description

SunPork Group is Australia's leading farmer-owned and operated pork producer, proudly supplying high-quality Australian pork products to consumers across the country. With a strong commitment to animal welfare, sustainability, innovation, and our people, we offer rewarding careers where you can grow and make a real impact.

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Weaner Supervisor to join our team at Tong Park. Reporting directly to the Weaner Unit Manager, this is a full-time opportunity for someone who is passionate about livestock production, team leadership, and maintaining the highest standards of animal care.

About the Role

As the Weaner Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the weaner unit, ensuring excellent animal welfare outcomes, maintaining production targets, and supporting and leading team members to achieve operational excellence.

This is a full-time position (38 hours per week) with a commencement date of 6th Oct 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the weaner unit.
• Lead, mentor and support team members to achieve production and welfare targets.
• Monitor animal health, wellbeing and performance, identifying and responding to issues promptly.
• Ensure high standards of biosecurity, animal welfare and workplace safety are maintained.
• Complete production records and reporting accurately.
• Work collaboratively with the Weaner Unit Manager and wider site team.
• Participate in the site's alarm roster, responding to after-hours alarms as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor Degree in Animal Production, Animal Science, Agriculture or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working within intensive livestock production (piggery experience highly regarded).
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to animal welfare and workplace safety.
• A current Australian driver's licence.
• The ability to operate a company vehicle while rostered on alarm duties.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Pass a pre-employment medical assessment.
• Pass a Drug & Alcohol screening.
• Provide evidence of Australian work rights.

Why Join SunPork

• Full-time, stable employment with Australia's leading pork producer.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing national business.
• Company vehicle available while rostered for alarm duties.
• Work with a business committed to innovation, sustainability and animal welfare.

If you're looking to build your career with an industry leader and have the qualifications and passion to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.