36. Classifications

[Varied by PR781364]

36.1 General duties

(a) A piggery attendant at all classification levels may be required to undertake any duty or combination of duties listed below, as may be required at each enterprise, to the full limit of the employee’s ability, training and/or licensing:

 apply and adhere to quarantine control procedures;

 clean and maintain protective footwear and clothing;

 clean and maintain administration and amenities buildings and associated fittings and equipment;

 maintain an adequate environment for the well-being of stock;

 clean accommodation pens, fittings and equipment;

 provide feed and water for stock;

 tend to routine husbandry of all stock;

 apply animal identification systems;

 move, draft and weigh stock;

 remove and dispose of effluent;

 dispose of deceased stock;

 mix and mill feed;

 care for sick or injured stock;

 maintain herd health status at an acceptable level;

 operate farm-related vehicles, plant, machinery and equipment (if appropriately licensed);

 detect oestrous and mate breeding stock;

 diagnose pregnancy in breeding stock;

 assist sows and piglets at farrowing;

 remove faulty or damaged equipment and fittings;

 install new or replacement equipment and fittings;

 maintain a recording system and interpret data;

 transport stock, feed and equipment (if appropriately licensed);

 maintain sheds, fixtures and fittings, fences and surrounds;

 maintain machinery and equipment; and

 perform other duties as required.

(b) Piggery attendants at all levels including PA3 and above may additionally be required to:

 select replacement breeding stock;

 make decisions on drug usage;

 destroy sick or injured stock in a humane manner;

 conduct post mortem examinations of deceased stock;

 order stores and equipment; and

 perform other duties as required.

36.2 Piggery attendant level 1 (PA1)

(a) A piggery attendant level 1 (PA1) is:

 an employee undertaking up to 38 hours’ induction training which may include information on the enterprise, conditions of employment, introduction to supervisors and fellow workers, training and career path opportunities, farm layout, production program, work and record keeping procedures and work health and safety; or

 any person employed as general hand in a general capacity to perform basic tasks such as moving the stock from place to place, cleaning the establishment and the feeding of stock.

(b) An employee at this level:

 is generally a new recruit to the industry who performs simple or routine tasks essentially of a manual nature and to the level of their training;

 exercises minimal skills, knowledge and decision making;

 works under direct supervision, and is given regular direction or guidance and whose results are constantly monitored;

 is undertaking structured training so as to enable them to work at PA2 level; and

 after adequate instruction the employee, may be required to undertake any task(s) listed in clause 36.1.

[36.2(c) inserted by PR781364 ppc 01Apr25]

(c) Within a period of 3 months, the employee will be reclassified to Piggery attendant level 2 (PA2).

36.3 Piggery attendant level 2 (PA2)

[36.3(a) varied by PR781364 ppc 01Apr25]

(a) A piggery attendant level 2 (PA2) is:

 an employee appointed by the employer to this level who has completed up to 3 months’ employment at PA1 level so as to enable the employee to work within the scope of this level.

(b) An employee at this level:

 may have limited experience in the pig industry, and generally performs simple straightforward tasks, using well established techniques and practices in pig husbandry;

 exercises skills requiring some knowledge of established techniques and minimal routine decision making;

 works under frequent direct supervision and guidance;

 has work regularly inspected and the final result usually checked; and

 may be required to undertake any task(s) listed in clause 36.1.

36.4 Piggery attendant level 3 (PA3)

(a) A piggery attendant level 3 (PA3) is:

 an employee appointed by the employer to this level; and

 who performs a range of different but straightforward tasks using well established techniques and practices under routine supervision.

(b) An employee at this level:

 exercises skills requiring knowledge or relevant experience in piggery procedures and is required to make decisions within the employee’s knowledge and competence on day-to-day management of pigs;

 works under general supervision, is responsible for the quality of their own work and receives limited guidance relating to more unusual features or new tasks;

 may work individually or as part of a team, or may supervise the duties of employees at an equal or lower level;

 may be subject to routine performance checks; and

 may be required to undertake any task(s) listed in clause 36.1.

36.5 Piggery attendant level 4 (PA4)

(a) A piggery attendant level 4 (PA4) is:

 an employee appointed by the employer to this level; and

 who has completed a minimum of:

 one year of adult relevant experience in the industry;

 an accredited stockperson training course certificate; or

 equivalent formal training recognised by the employer, plus 6 months’ relevant adult experience in the industry.

(b) An employee at this level:

 performs a range of straightforward tasks using well established techniques and practices under limited supervision and is responsible for maintaining the quality and quantity of their work;

 exercises skills requiring sound knowledge of and experience in piggery procedures and requires instruction only on management decisions that vary from established practices and principles;

 exercises some individual judgment and initiative within established principles and practices;

 may work individually or as part of a team or may supervise the duties of employees at an equal or lower level;

 assists in the provision of on-the-job training to a limited degree; and

 may be required to undertake any task(s) listed in clause 36.1.

36.6 Piggery attendant level 5 (PA5)

(a) A piggery attendant level 5 (PA5) is:

 an employee appointed by the employer to this level who has completed a minimum of:

 2 years’ adult relevant experience in the industry; or

 an accredited apprenticeship or equivalent formal training plus one year of relevant adult experience in the industry.

(b) An employee at this level:

 performs a range of tasks using well established techniques and practices under minimal supervision and is responsible for maintaining the quality and quantity of work undertaken individually or as part of a team;

 exercises skills requiring sound knowledge of and experience in piggery procedures and displays considerable individual judgment and initiative within established principles and practices;

 may work individually or as part of a team or may supervise and co-ordinate the duties of employees at an equal or lower level;

 understands and applies quality control techniques; and

 may be required to undertake any task(s) listed in clause 36.1.

36.7 Senior piggery attendant level 6 (PA6)

(a) A Senior piggery attendant level 6 (PA6) is:

 an employee appointed by the employer who has completed a minimum of:

 3 years’ relevant adult experience in the industry; or

 an accredited traineeship or equivalent formal training plus 2 years’ relevant adult experience in the industry.

(b) An employee at this level:

 performs a range of tasks that may vary from established techniques and practices under minimal supervision and guidance and must be competent in all facets of duties required;

 may be required to work alone, lead work units and/or co-ordinate, supervise and/or train new employees;

 may require extensive individual judgment and initiative within established management guidelines;

 understands and applies quality control and assurance techniques;

 may supervise and/or train employees at all levels up to and including PA5; and

 may be required to undertake any task(s) listed in clause 36.1.

36.8 Senior piggery attendant level 7 (PA7)

(a) A Senior piggery attendant level 7 (PA7) is:

 an employee appointed by the employer who has completed a minimum of:

 3 years’ adult experience in the pig breeding industry; and

 has completed the New South Wales Technical and Further Education Rural Trades Course or other Trades Certificate and/or course(s) accredited and recognised by the Pig Industry Training Council.

(b) An employee at this level:

 performs a range of tasks relating to the purchase, installation and programmed maintenance of plant, fittings and fixtures and mechanical, hydraulic or electrical equipment and machinery;

 exercises discretion within the scope of this level and the employee’s qualifications/training;

 provides trade guidance and assistance to levels PA5 and PA6 as part of a work team;

 works with minimal direction or supervision and is responsible for the quality of their own work;

 exercises trade skills relevant to the requirements of the level;

 co-ordinates and supervises non-trades employees within a work team; and

 may be required to undertake any task(s) listed in clause 36.1.

37. Minimum rates

[Varied by PR729290, PR740716, PR762145, PR773920, PR781364, PR786573, PR799316]

37.1 Adult rates

[37.1 varied by PR729290, PR740716, PR762145, PR773920 ppc 01Jul24, PR781364 ppc 01Apr25; varied by PR786573, PR799316 ppc 01Jul26]

The following rates apply to adult piggery attendants classified under clause 36—Classifications of this award:

Wage group | Minimum weekly rate (full-time employee) | Minimum hourly rate

| $ | $

PA1 | 978.10 | 25.74

PA2 | 1004.90 | 26.44

PA3 | 1029.10 | 27.08

PA4 | 1063.00 | 27.97

PA5 | 1089.90 | 28.68

PA6 | 1119.10 | 29.45

PA7 | 1154.30 | 30.38

37.2 Junior rates

Age of employee | % of relevant adult rate

Under 16 years | 50

16 years | 60

17 years | 70

18 years | 80

19 years | 90

20 years | 100

NOTE: See clauses B.4 and B.5 for a summary of hourly rates of pay including overtime and penalty rates.