Livestock Farmhand | Piggery Attendant - Free Range
16/03/2026
30/04/2026
Casual
Balliang East, VIC
Farming
Position Details
Title: Livestock Farmhand | Piggery Attendant Location: Balliang, Victoria Hours: Monday to Friday – 7am to 3:06pm Roster: Working every 2nd weekend (7am to 12:00pm Saturday & Sunday) Reporting to: Farm Manager
SunPork Company Benefits
At SunPork we offer stable employment with a large Australian agribusiness where safety, teamwork and respect are valued.
Stable full-time employment within a structured farming environment
Supportive team environment with on-the-job training
Opportunity to develop livestock production skills
Being part of a trusted Australian farming business
Employee discounts across 400+ retailers
Job Description
Opportunity
We are seeking a Piggery Attendant to join our free-range farming operation in Balliang, Victoria.
This hands-on role supports the daily care and management of pigs across the farm, helping to ensure high standards of animal welfare, biosecurity and farm productivity. The role is suited to someone with experience working with livestock or within farming environments, or someone looking to further develop their skills in livestock production.
Working as a part of a small farm team, you'll assist with feeding, monitoring pig health, maintaining clean facilities and supporting breeding and production activities across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Feed pigs and monitor feed and water intake
Observe livestock and identify signs of illness or injury
Assist with treatments, vaccinations and health monitoring
Maintain clean pig sheds, pens and equipment
Follow strict biosecurity, hygiene and animal welfare procedures
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
You're reliable, practical and comfortable working in a hands-on farming environment. You may already have some experience with livestock or farming or be looking to build your skills in agriculture.
You will bring:
Some livestock or farming experience (desirable, but not essential)
Strong work ethic and reliability
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Physical fitness for hands-on farm work
Commitment to animal welfare and biosecurity standards
Current drivers licence
Who We Are
SunPork Group is Australia's leading farmer-owned and operated pork producer, delivering premium Australian Pork from farm to plate. With operations across Australia and New Zealand, our farming team plays a critical role in maintaining strong animal welfare standards, efficient production systems and safe farming environments.
Working within SunPork's farming operations means being part of a team committed to responsible livestock care, safety and continuous improvement across our farms,
SunPork is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Successful candidates will be asked to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment which will include a drug and alcohol test.
Ready to join the team?
If you enjoy working with animals and want to build a long term career in agriculture, we'd love to hear from you.
