Piggery Attendant or Leading Hand

Kongolia Farms is a growing family business operating a 220 sow farrow-to-finish piggery and broadacre cropping operation in the SA Murraylands.  Due to a change in circumstances, we are seeking a Piggery Attendant or Leading Hand to join our small team. 

If you have previous experience in the pork industry or enjoy working with animals, work well in a small team, are motivated and are looking for a "farm change" then this role is for you.

This full-time position involves undertaking animal husbandry practices and tasks to assist with the care and well-being of our livestock.

The role will report to the General Manager and work with other employees to:

• Maintain a high-quality environment for the welfare and well-being of our animals

• Maintain animal husbandry standards by ensuring that livestock are provided with food, water and vaccinations 

• Ensure clean and hygienic housing and shelters

• Efficiently load and move stock around the site and onto trucks 

• Undertake breeding stock selection and matings

• Undertake management and individual sow and piglet care within the farrowing room

• Undertake feed milling and mixing using an automated mill

• Undertake elective husbandry and minor surgical procedures

• Treat sick or injured animals and administer medications when required

• Maintain Quality Assurance standards and procedures 

You will bring the following to this role: 

• A passion for and experience in working with animals

• A commitment to upholding good animal welfare and biosecurity 

• Honesty and integrity

• Eager to learn

• Good organisational and time management skills

• An ability to work in a small team and unsupervised

• Strong attention to detail and ability to implement instructions

• Good communication skills 

• Calm and considered work approach 

You are required to have a current driver’s license and availability to work overtime as well as rostered weekends and public holidays.

Kongolia Farms provide opportunities to grow your career through on-the-job training and mentoring as well as having a culture where our team are an extension of our family. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant dependent on experience.

The property is located 20km from Mannum, South Australia.

If you feel you are a great fit for our team and have the relevant skills and experience, please submit a cover letter and a current resume including 3 work references.  Applications close Sunday 4 May.  For further information, including a job description or to apply for the role, please contact admin@kongoliafarms.com.au