Farm and Livestock Supervisor 1

Current Opportunity

SERB Specialty Pharmaceuticals is a Global specialty pharmaceutical group focused on prescription medicines which address rare and life-threatening diseases.

Following strategic acquisitions and targeted developments, SERB has succeeded in establishing a consistent drugs portfolio focused on niche specialty pharmaceuticals to ensure continuous availability of life-saving medicines and answer unmet medical needs.

Our commitment is to continue to offer essential drugs meeting Public health needs.

Broad Function

This role will maintain the farm property and resources to the standard approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and in accordance with the principles of the Code of Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).  It will liaise with the Senior Veterinarian & Livestock Manager to coordinate farm & livestock activities to meet Company objectives on physical and financial budgets.  This role will participate as a member of the Martindale Leadership team to ensure Company objectives are achieved. 

Principle Responsibilities

• Ensure that all animal health and welfare needs are met and that production stock is managed according to BTG requirements and established procedures.  Liaise with the Company Sheep Health team as required to achieve Company objectives.
• Assist the Senior Veterinarian & Livestock Manager in developing and achieving the property’s strategic plans to ensure BTG provides a leading and sustainable property management program.

• Manage the production flock and associated employees in such a manner as to:-
  • Ensure that the BTG production flocks are maintained to the highest possible standards of health and well-being and to the standards approved by the regulatory agencies (TGA and FDA).
  • Ensure that routine animal husbandry practices are carried out on an industry “best practice” basis and in accordance with the current animal welfare standards.

• Manage the quarantine of all incoming sheep and associated activities at the Martindale site, and maintain the appropriate records and documentation for these activities.
• Manage all aspects of the Farm and Livestock team including but not limited to, rostering, performance and development, training and compliance.

Education and Experience

• Current drivers licence required
• Good literacy and numeracy skills required
• A tertiary qualification in Agriculture or Animal Husbandry would be highly regarded but not essential
• Chemcert accreditation is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated leadership skills across a large team, exercising strong communication skills and conflict resolution when required

Skills and Attributes

• Competent, methodical, highly organised individual who pays strict attention to detail and has the ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks accurately within a high-pressure environment. Organisational skills should be strong with an ability to plan ahead.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills, must be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate initiative when required with a flexible and willing attitude at all times.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.

Company Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Performance-Related Bonus
• 5 weeks annual leave including additional 3 days over Christmas
• Superannuation Salary Sacrificing Options
• Additional company-matched superannuation contribution options available

Serb Specialty Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation & benefit packages, challenging opportunities and a culture of working together in a supportive way built on our strong foundation of values.