Research Program Supervisor

About Us

JBS Pork Australia, a leading Australian agri-food company, is 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, South Australia, and Victoria. With over 1,400 dedicated employees, JBS Pork Australia thrives on innovation, determination, and hard work. Join us and work alongside industry experts committed to the highest standards of food safety, product quality, customer service, and animal welfare.

About the Role

JBS Pork Australia is currently recruiting for a Research Program Supervisor to join our team in a permanent full-time capacity.  Reporting to the Research & Innovation Manager, you will be responsible for large scale project management and leading a team of Technical Officers to achieve successful, industry leading research in animal health, nutrition, behaviour, reproduction, growth, and physiology.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supervise a team of Technical Officers responsible for project implementation and data collection, including: management of rosters, overseeing daily work schedules, recruitment, performance reviews and performance management (in conjunction with P&C, where required).
• Challenge and provide leadership and training opportunities for the Technical Officer team to ensure continuous staff development and research projects are completed to a very high standard.
• Prepare and coordinate work schedules and oversee implementation and execution of R&I projects. 
• Initiate improvements to work systems and infrastructure that will enhance research outcomes, staff productivity and workplace safety.
• Assist in the preparation of the Rivalea Animal Ethics Committee and ensure Animal Welfare standards are adhered to and managed accordingly in the capacity of Project Supervisor.
• Implement and manage computer-based feeding systems (i.e., Big Dutchman) to ensure continuous feed delivery, including the provision of constant on-call monitoring, technical assistance and trouble shooting.
• Provide technical assistance to other departments within the Farming Operations team.
• Liaise with the Farming team to consider production targets and other business activities.
• Manage trial silos and feed deliveries.
• Integrate maintenance works within production requirements.
• Coordinate the movement of livestock between sites and for market.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets (as required).
• Maintain an understanding of current management strategies used in production as they relate to research trials.
• Ensure annual objectives are regularly reviewed and met.
• Contribute to key business activities as required.
• Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, processes, and work instructions at all times, and ensure all appropriate actions are taken to implement and monitor at a site level.
• Perform other duties as directed.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Animal Science or related field, or equivalent experience in animal research.
• Sound degree of physical fitness.
• Thorough understanding of holistic pig production gained through extensive practical experience.
• Sound understanding of research methodology.
• Sound knowledge of Animal Welfare regulations.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• High level communication skills, initiative and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to promote a positive workplace culture and willingness to drive continual improvement in workplace processes.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Preparedness to work flexible hours.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills.
• Current driver’s licence.

Interested? APPLY NOW! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Applications close on the 22nd August, however we will be reviewing and interviewing candidates as applications are received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

If you have any queries regarding this opportunity, please email the Rivalea Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@rivalea.com.au.