Technical Officer VIC

JBS Australia is Australia's largest meat, pork and salmon processor. The Company has a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products. In our Corporate Office we drive and foster the JBS culture of excellence and believe success is achieved through hard work. JBS can provide you with more than a job, it can provide a long term rewarding career.

About Us

JBS Pork Australia (formerly Rivalea), is Australia's leading integrated agri-food company, positioned at the top of high-quality pork production for both domestic and export markets. As part of the global protein powerhouse JBS, we offer exceptional career opportunities across our diverse farming, processing, and distribution sites in New South Wales and Victoria.

At JBS Pork Australia, we're more than just a protein producer - we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and passionate professionals committed to shaping the future of sustainable farming. You'll work alongside industry leaders, contribute to cutting-edge research, and be part of a business that values growth, integrity, and impact.

About the Role

JBS Pork Australia - Farming Team is currently recruiting a Technical Officer to support the team based at our Huntly site.
This full-time position will be responsible for collecting research data in the areas of nutrition, behaviour, welfare, health, reproduction, genetics and meat quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct livestock research
• Undertake daily animal husbandry tasks including feeding, live weight assessment and monitoring of animal health and welfare
• Compliance with research protocol guidelines, animal welfare and ethics and WHS
• Accurately capture research data
• Willingness to participate in travel to other sites to perform duties as reasonably required.

Skills & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Animal Science (or related field), or experience in animal research/animal production
• Previous livestock experience
• A positive attitude with an interest in animal research, production and new technology
• Effective communication & organisational skills as well a desire to work in a team environment.
• Intermediate computer skills
• A sound degree of fitness to cope with the physical nature of the position
• A preparedness to work flexible hours
• A current Driver's Licence
Our recruitment process includes a medical (which includes a drug screen).