Farm Hand

SunPork Group-Balliang East, Austrália

Who We Are

SunPork Group is dedicated to delivering the finest quality fresh Australian pork to market. We are proud to be the largest Australian farmer owned and operated producer of quality Australian pork products. Employing 1,800+ employees across 52 locations in Australia and NZ.

SunPork is committed to animal welfare and the responsible, ethical care of animals to ensure their comfort, health and welfare. Together with our dedicated specialist veterinary health, nutrition, research and development teams, and farm and production teams, the person in this position is committed to the care of our pigs and the production of high quality, sustainable pork.

What We Offer

By joining us, you will become part of an ever-growing family - passionate about producing the best quality Aussie pork for Aussie plates. At SunPork we provide:

  • Professional learning and development opportunities
  • Employee Wellbeing Benefits including discounts to 400+ retailers

The Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the team in the role of Farm Hand on a fulltime basis and will be based at our Balliang - Victoria location.

Reporting to the Farm Manager, key responsibilites will include:

  • Feed runs
  • Driving straw machine/manually putting straw into accommodations
  • Moving huts around the site
  • Moving pigs across the site by trailer
  • Artificial insemination
  • Maintaining a high-quality environment for the welfare and well-being of our animals
  • Clean accommodation pens, fittings and equipment
  • Tend to routine husbandry of all stock
  • Move, draft and weigh stock
  • Care for sick and/or injured animals
  • Administer medications when required

What We’re Looking For

SunPork Group has established an efficient, highly skilled yet diversified team that is dedicated to producing high quality, sustainable welfare-optimal products.

As a key member of this team, the successful applicant must:
Preferably have animal experience, but not essential

  • Current driver’s licence
  • Tractor licence (desirable)
  • Be committed to upholding the highest levels of animal welfare and biosecurityBe committed to training and professional development
  • Have a positive attitude toward the intrinsic values of trust, integrity, quality, efficiency and innovation
  • Availability to work rostered weekends and public holidays
  • Be physically fit and able to cope with the physical demands of the role
  • Machinery skills would be an advantage

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay
  • Penalty rates

COVID-19 considerations:
SunPork requires all employees to be vaccinated with the Covid vaccine.

Application Question(s):

  • Are you willing to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening?
  • Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (required)