Site Leader - Mating & Gestation (Breeding Farm)

About Us

GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, 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, MAURI, and Jasol. DON's heritage goes back to the late 1800s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork. We take great pride in our skills, techniques, and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. We've grown from a small family business to become one of Australia's largest food manufacturers, now part of the GWF group. DON is also a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.

About the Role

This is a hands on leadership opportunity managing all parts of our 4000 sow Mating and Gestation breeder piggery located near Girgarre, Victoria. As Site Leader - Mating & Gestation, you will oversee pig breeding operations, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, and staff safety. Working closely with the General Manager - DON Farms, you'll drive production performance, maintain herd health, and lead a motivated farm team within DON's vertically integrated pig production network. You'll play a key role in coordinating breeding programs, maintaining data accuracy, and ensuring that all pigs are cared for in line with APIQ standards and company animal welfare practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of DON's 4000 sow Mating & Gestation breeder site.
• Lead the team in pig husbandry, breeding, and animal care standards.
• Ensure compliance with APIQ, biosecurity and animal welfare regulations.
• Collaborate with veterinary consultants to optimise sow fertility and herd health.
• Maintain accurate breeding, mating, and performance records.
• Coach and develop employees to ensure skill growth and engagement.
• Manage feed, labour, and production costs in line with targets.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Optional multisite responsibility for the right candidate.

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.

• Flexible work arrangements
• Community partnerships and initiatives, including 2 volunteer days per year
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Discounted products
• Training and development programs
• Global career opportunities
• Various recognition programs and rewards, including an end of year celebration
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Study Assistance

About You

You are an experienced piggery or livestock production leader with:

• Strong background in pig breeding or pork production.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a sow breeding or gestation environment.
• Deep understanding of animal welfare, safety, and biosecurity standards.
• Organised approach to managing breeding records and production planning.
• Excellent communication, leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience with APIQ accreditation or similar compliance frameworks.
• Hands on leadership style and passion for livestock management.

Applications

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the 'Apply' button. 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. So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier free recruitment process via email to . Applicants for this position may be required to undertake pre employment screening tests including a pre employment medical, including drug and alcohol tests, and a security/background check, which may also include a criminal record check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.