Dairy Farm Job in Victoria

N&R Throckmorton is seeking for Dairy Farmer and Agricultural Technician that will join a team in a dairy farm located in regional Victoria.

Positions Available: Dairy Farm Job in Victoria

1. Dairy Farmers • Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of relevant experience.
2. Agricultural Technicians • Applicants must have at least a Diploma or 3 years of relevant experience.

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Patient, Hardworking, Resourceful, Trustworthy, Loyal, Efficient
• Understanding and passion for the Dairy industry
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Constant monitoring of the Dairy Farm.
• Sound knowledge in Farming Techniques and Management.
• Demonstrate a broad and a coherent body of knowledge of milk source and composition
• In-depth understanding of the safety and quality factors that
• determine the acceptability of dairy products by consumers.
• To be able to work and communicate effectively as part of a team.

Duties:

Dairy Farmer:

• Supervised of Animal Husbandry and Feed Management.
• Managing all dairy cattle, heifers, dry cows, and calves
• Managing plant equipment and infrastructure maintenance
• Achieving agreed budgeted and physical performance targets
• Managing milk harvesting, milk quality, and staff rosters
• Ensuring compliance with workplace and OH&S Legislation
• Adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Agricultural Technician:

• Manage the feeding program for springing cows.
• Inspecting and monitoring growth rates against targets.
• Nutrient Management Planning
• Arranging a supply of vaccines, mineral supplements, and another appropriate animal husbandry.
• Organize mating program for rising 2-year-olds
• Record all treatments to meet quality assurance requirements and farm policy.
• Select cows for Artificial Insemination, and assist with semen selection. Mark inseminated cows and keep insemination records.
• Apply heat detection aids, identify, record, mark, and draft cows on heat segregate, and prepare for insemination.

A remuneration package is between $73,150 – $90,000 plus Superannuation will be negotiated depending on skills and experience

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