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About Us

GWF is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest food manufacturers employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites.  GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products and animal feed.  GWF’s business units include: Tip Top, Don, Yumi's, MAURI anz and Jasol.

DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800’s and we have always been passionate about meat and making meat even better- transforming it into delicious tasting Ham, Bacon, Salami, Smallgoods and Fresh Pork.

Our heritage is expertise in meat, and we have taken great pride in our skills, techniques and our brands form the very beginning. Our journey has been one from small family businesses to large ones and now as part of the GWF family, which is still largely owned by the Weston family.

About the role & key responsibilities

Due to internal growth, we are currently recruiting for 2x Animal Care Technicians in Girgarre (Located 30 minutes from Shepparton), these are full-time opportunities, working up to 38 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

In this role you will support the team in a combination of duties related to the running of the breeding & farrowing or grower sites, including but not limited to:

• 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 maintain 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

To be successful in this role, experience in animal/ stock handling is desirable but not essential.  You will also have:

• High regard of 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 advantageous

Why join us
  
Our Purpose is to Craft food that brings out ‘the good’
  
When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community.
  
We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include (among others):

• Community partnerships and initiatives, inc. 2 volunteer days per year
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Discounted products
• Training and development programs
• Various recognition programs and rewards, including an end of year celebration
• Health and wellness initiatives

Applications

To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume and/or cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply' button. 
  
Please note:

Prior to commencing, you are required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment, this will include a drug and alcohol screen.

Additionally, you are required to be vaccinated for Japanese encephalitis. If you haven't been vaccinated, the business will cover the cost of doing so for the purposes of working at our Farms. 

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.

If you require more information or have questions, please email dontalent@gwf.com.au
  
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