Posted 15d ago

Pig Farmer

Blackwood Piggery Trafalgar VIC 3824

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$76,515 - $82,000

Key points we found

  • Plan and manage pig production cycles including breeding and farrowing.
  • Oversee feeding, nutrition, and animal health programs.
  • Supervise staff and ensure compliance with safety and welfare regulations.

About Blackwood Piggery

Blackwood Piggery is a long-established pig farming operation located in Victoria’s West Gippsland region.

  1. Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, organise and manage pig production cycles including breeding, farrowing, weaning and finishing
  2. Implement and monitor breeding programs to optimise herd performance and productivity
  3. Oversee feeding and nutrition programs, ensuring efficient feed usage and livestock growth
  4. Monitor animal health and welfare, identify issues early and coordinate treatment or veterinary support
  5. Maintain and enforce strict biosecurity measures across all piggery operations
  6. Supervise housing conditions including ventilation, temperature control and hygiene standards
  7. Coordinate daily operations such as farrowing supervision, piglet care, vaccinations and stock movement
  8. Manage infrastructure including sheds, pens, water systems and waste management processes
  9. Maintain accurate production records and analyse data to improve operational efficiency
  10. Organise sale, purchase and transport of livestock in line with market requirements
  11. Monitor farm performance, costs and productivity, and assist in budgeting and planning
  12. Supervise and train staff, ensuring compliance with operational procedures and safety standards
  13. Ensure compliance with Australian animal welfare, biosecurity and workplace safety regulations

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Skills
Animal husbandry
BIOSECURITY
Compliance Knowledge (Animal Welfare, Workplace Safety, Biosecurity)
FARM MANAGEMENT
Livestock nutrition
PROBLEM SOLVING
RECORD KEEPING
TEAM SUPERVISION

More details
Expiring date
19 Apr 2026
Date posted
20 Mar 2026
Category
Agriculture, Animal & Fishing
Occupation
Farmer
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate, Diploma or associate's degree

Blackwood Piggery

Pay insights
Market average based on all Farmer jobs in South Eastern Victoria VIC
Above avg. range
$77k - $82k
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$82k
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