About the Role:

Braebrook Pastoral Company is seeking an experienced Senior Stockperson (Piggery) / Operations

Manager to join our large-scale piggery operation in South West Victoria.

This is a senior, hands-on position responsible for supervising and participating in the day-to-day

operation of the piggery, including livestock production, animal health and welfare, staff supervision,

production systems, Quality Assurance and maintenance of piggery facilities and equipment.

The successful applicant will have substantial practical experience in commercial pig production, together

with the ability to supervise and train staff, monitor production performance and ensure appropriate

animal welfare, biosecurity, safety and quality standards are maintained.

Senior Stockperson (Piggery) – Position Description:

Key Responsibilities:

- Supervise and participate in the day-to-day operation of the piggery, including staff, livestock, facilities,

equipment, supplies and production activities.

- Supervise and participate in daily livestock inspections, monitoring pig health, welfare, feeding, water

supply, housing and environmental conditions.

- Monitor animal health and oversee appropriate husbandry, preventative health, vaccination, medication

and treatment procedures.

- Supervise and participate in breeding and reproductive activities, including monitoring breeding stock,

mating, farrowing and artificial breeding procedures where required.

- Oversee the management and selection of breeding stock and pigs for sale, including stock movements

and achievement of production specifications and targets.





- Oversee feed milling, feed rations and feeding systems and monitor feed performance, livestock

condition and feed efficiency.

- Monitor piggery environmental and climate-control systems to maintain appropriate production and

animal welfare conditions.

- Maintain and oversee Quality Assurance, biosecurity, quarantine, animal welfare, environmental and

workplace health and safety requirements.

- Supervise and maintain accurate production, livestock, health, treatment, farrowing, stock and inventory

records and report on production performance and outcomes.

- Coordinate preventative maintenance and identify and address maintenance requirements relating to

piggery facilities, plant, machinery and equipment.

- Maintain appropriate standards of site hygiene, cleanliness, pest control and biosecurity.
- Assist with the procurement and management of feed, piggery inputs, supplies and consumables.
- Supervise, coordinate, induct and provide training and guidance to piggery staff and less experienced

stockpersons.

- Work closely with management to monitor production results, identify operational issues and

implement improvements to productivity and piggery operations.

Qualifications and Experience:





The successful applicant will have:

- Relevant qualifications and/or extensive recent and relevant experience in commercial pig production.
- Demonstrated senior or supervisory experience within a commercial piggery setting.
- Strong practical knowledge of pig husbandry, breeding, animal health and welfare, feeding and

biosecurity.

- Experience supervising, coordinating and training piggery staff.
- Experience monitoring production performance and maintaining accurate livestock and production

records.

- Knowledge of Quality Assurance, biosecurity, animal welfare and workplace health and safety

requirements.

- Experience with piggery production systems and environmental/climate-control systems.
- Good computer literacy and the ability to work with production and business systems.
- Mechanical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills relevant to piggery equipment and facilities.
- Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
- The ability and willingness to work hands-on as part of the day-to-day operation of the piggery.

Remuneration:

$120,000 per annum plus superannuation.

Accommodation and a work vehicle [are/may be] provided as part of the employment arrangements.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV together with a brief covering letter outlining your relevant commercial piggery

experience and suitability for the position.

To : [email protected]

Pay: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company car
- Housing allowance

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Stock Controller/ Operations Manager (Lake Bolac)
🏢 Braebrook Pastoral
📍 Lake Bolac