Animal Care Technician - Bears Lagoon Farm

About the role

GWF's DON is looking for an Animal Care Technician for its Bears Lagoon Farm in Victoria. The position is full time, up to 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, within the breeding, farrowing or grower operations. It pays $25.74 to $31.64 per hour depending on relevant skills and experience, with guaranteed overtime at penalty rates.

Key responsibilities

• Provide daily care and husbandry of livestock and monitor their health and wellbeing, reporting concerns
• Assist with farrowing and the care of newborn animals
• Feed and water animals according to farm procedures and care for sick or injured animals as directed
• Clean and maintain animal housing, equipment and work areas
• Handle chemicals safely and operate farm machinery and equipment safely
• Follow biosecurity and quarantine control requirements and workplace health, safety and animal welfare standards

Required profile

• Experience with animals or livestock is desirable but not essential; agricultural qualifications are advantageous but not essential
• Commitment to workplace health, safety and animal welfare, and ability to perform the physical tasks of farm work
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays when required
• Ability to follow procedures and work as part of a team, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn

To apply, submit a resume and/or cover letter through the application button. Progression is subject to availability, and successful applicants must pass pre-employment screening including a medical and a drug and alcohol test, and provide proof of eligibility to work.