Maintenance and Farm Support Worker (Bears Lagoon, VIC)

Ag Jobs • Full-time • Castlemaine, Not specified, Australia • 3w ago

19th December, 2025

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.

The Role
Due to internal growth, we are seeking a reliable and hands-on individual to join our team as a Maintenance and Farm Support Worker. This is a full-time opportunity offering up to 38 hours per week, working between Monday to Sunday with every second weekend on duty.

To be considered for this role, you must have full work rights in Australia.

Key Responsibilities

Perform general farm maintenance, including repairs of infrastructure, equipment, and fencing
Operate a telehandler and other farm machinery safely and efficiently
Assist with daily piggery operations including feeding, health checks, and cleaning
Support animal welfare practices and follow biosecurity protocols
Transport feed or equipment using a Heavy Combination (HC) vehicle as required
Monitor and maintain facilities to ensure a safe and clean working environment
Collaborate with the farm management and livestock teams to support day-to-day operations
Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce equipment downtime

About You

Previous experience in animal care, ideally within a piggery or intensive livestock environment
Experience operating a telehandler; High-Risk Work Licence desirable
Hold a valid Heavy Combination (HC) driver's licence
Practical knowledge of farm machinery and basic mechanical skills
Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Commitment to animal welfare and safe farming practices

Applications

To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume by clicking on the 'Apply' button.

Please note:

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.

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 dontalent@gwf.com.au

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. As per our GWF Workplace COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Policy we strongly encourage all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt, and note that some roles are subject to customer mandates in relation to COVID-19 vaccination

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone due to volume of applicants

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

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