At a Glance
- Tasks: Care for animals, maintain their health, and ensure a safe environment.
- Company: Join GWF, a leading food manufacturer with a rich heritage.
- Benefits: Enjoy volunteer days, discounts, training, and wellness initiatives.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse community that values safety and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on animal welfare while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in animal handling is a plus, but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Love working with animals? Join our team, where you'll find a safe and rewarding environment that fosters growth.
About the Role and Key Responsibilities
- We are currently recruiting for Animal Care Technician in Bears Lagoon. This is a full-time opportunity, working up to 38 hours per week from Monday to Friday.
- Tending to routine animal husbandry.
- Assisting with farrowing (birth).
- Cleaning and maintaining accommodation pens, fittings and equipment.
- Handling and using chemicals.
- Operating machinery and equipment.
You will be responsible for caring for the animals including providing feed and water stock, caring for sick or injured stock and maintaining herd health status at an acceptable level. Safety is a key focus of the site; you will be required to adhere to quarantine control procedures and abide by and promote all safety procedures and regulations across the piggery.
You will also possess the following:
- Experience in animal/stock handling is beneficial but not essential.
- High regard for OH&S and animal safety.
- Able to cope with physical demands of the role.
- Willingness to work some weekends and public holidays.
- A certificate in Agriculture would be beneficial but not essential.
At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment.
Applicants for this position will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol test. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.
GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all of our people in our workplaces.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone due to the volume of applicants. Please note that progression is subject to availability. Preferred candidates may be shortlisted and placed on wait lists. You will be contacted if this is the case.
Animal Care Technician – Victoria employer: DON
At DON, part of GWF, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the food manufacturing industry, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Castlemaine. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive training programs, flexible work arrangements, and various recognition initiatives, ensuring that every team member can thrive while contributing to crafting quality products that Australians love. Join us to be part of a community that values your contributions and supports your career advancement.
