The Opportunity:
Apply now for these rewarding rural sector opportunities in the South Burnett if you are:
- Open to a new career path with full on-the-job training provided.
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- An experienced professional with piggery industry experience.
The Benefits:
- The Pay: Competitive full-time or casual rates based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Balance Your Life: A standard 38-hour workweek with an early finish on Fridays and fortnightly weekend rosters.
- Close to Home: Short commute from Nanango, Kingaroy, Wondai & Murgon.
- Grow Your Career: On-the-job training and opportunities to progress.
- Amazing Team: Work alongside a highly skilled and supportive group.
- Extra Perks: Laundering your work clothes is taken care of.
The Duties:
As a Piggery Attendant, you will work closely with the Farm Manager to perform a variety of day-to-day activities that will include:
- Consistent monitoring and managing animal health/nutrition.
- Organising animals and delivering various treatments.
- Maintaining general hygiene and cleanliness of the facility.
- Ensuring WHS & Animal Welfare compliance.
- Recording and updating production records.
- Artificial Insemination & heat detection.
- Pregnancy testing.
- Vaccinations.
What You Will Need:
- Willingness to learn and grow your career.
- Commitment to animal welfare and biosecurity standards.
- Strong communication, time management, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to follow directions and work independently.
- Availability for rostered weekend work.
- A positive attitude and safe work practices.
- Current driver’s licence, reliable transport, and rights to work in Australia.
Preferred (but not essential):
- Experience in piggery operations, animal vaccination, or breeding management.
- Relevant qualifications or skills in artificial insemination, mating, or pregnancy testing.
The Employer:
The Kewpie Group, an iconic family-owned South Burnett business trading since 1968, operates across diverse rural industries, including the pig industry.
Committed to animal welfare, the group ensures the care, health, and comfort of its pigs by collaborating with expert veterinary, nutrition, and farm teams to produce high-quality, ethical pork.
Applications:
Applications should include a current resume and be submitted directly from this website.
It is a requirement that applicants have the relevant rights to work in Australia.
Enquiries:
Enquiries may be directed to Employment Matters by calling Bob on 0429 000 139 or Edson on 0416 725 389.
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