Senior Piggery Stockperson
Location: Yornaning, Shire of Cuballing, Western Australia
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: AUD $80,000 – $85,000 per annum

About Yornaning Farms
Our client, Yornaning Farms, is an established agricultural enterprise based in Yornaning, Western Australia, with operations across livestock and cropping activities.
They are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Piggery Stockperson to join their team. This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced livestock professional who is passionate about pig production, animal welfare and maintaining high production standards.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day care, breeding and management of pigs, while also supervising and mentoring less experienced staff and supporting the efficient operation of the piggery.

About the Role
As a Senior Piggery Stockperson, you will oversee daily piggery activities, ensuring livestock are properly cared for and that operations are conducted in accordance with animal welfare, biosecurity, quality assurance and workplace safety requirements.
You will play an significant role in supporting livestock health and production outcomes while assisting with the supervision and development of farm staff.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

- Supervising site operations, including staff, physical resources, consumables, documentation, safety requirements and measurement devices.
- Maintaining compliance with the farm's Quality Assurance program and ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Overseeing accurate data collection and recording to support stock and inventory control.
- Implementing preventative maintenance programs to minimise downtime.
- Supervising trial sheds and collecting and recording data in accordance with trial protocols.
- Selecting breeding stock and pigs for sale.
- Leading and participating in daily livestock inspections to ensure pigs are properly fed,



watered and cared for.
- Supervising and mentoring less experienced Stockpersons.
- Assessing, identifying and treating compromised animals in accordance with the Herd Health Plan and industry standards.
- Humanely euthanising sick or injured animals in accordance with relevant animal welfare requirements.
- Conducting post-mortem examinations of deceased stock and reporting findings.
- Collecting boar semen and undertaking processing duties within the artificial insemination laboratory.
- Supervising and participating in animal mating, including artificial insemination.
- Overseeing the birthing process, including internal assessments during parturition to reduce stillbirths.
- Participating in company and industry training sessions and workshops as required.
- Performing any additional duties as directed by the Unit Manager.

Skills & Experience Required

- AQF Certificate III in Agriculture (Pig Production) or equivalent qualification, as assessed by a registered training organisation, plus a minimum of three (3) years of recent and relevant experience in a medium to large-scale commercial piggery; OR
- At least five (5) years of recent and relevant experience working in a medium to large-scale commercial piggery.
- Proven ability to supervise staff and manage daily piggery operations.
- Strong knowledge of livestock health, breeding and nutrition practices.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and follow biosecurity procedures.
- Commitment to animal welfare and farm safety practices.
- Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.

What They Offer

- Competitive salary package of AUD $80,000 – $85,000 per annum.
- Full-time, permanent employment in regional Western Australia.
- Supportive and experienced team environment.
- Opportunity to work within an established commercial piggery operation.
- Opportunity to contribute to livestock production, animal welfare and farm operations.

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