Dairy Farm Job in Victoria

BERNROSA PASTORAL PTY LTD is seeking for Dairy Farmer, Agricultural Technician, and Dairy Cattle Farm Operator that will join a team on 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.
3. Dairy Cattle Farm Operators • Applicants must have at least an AQF Certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent) or at least 1 year of recent work 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 of Farming Techniques and Management.
• Demonstrate a broad and 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.

Dairy Cattle Farm Operator:

• Read and record instrument information i.e. Milk vat temperatures and cow numbers
• Undertake multiple functions, and produce a quality outcome e.g. Farm machinery
• Operate milking plant and equipment.
• Operate standard measuring equipment
• Know general scientific terminology and assist with processes such as machine repair, artificial insemination, fertilizer mix design etc.
• Operate the computerized system using menu options.

A remuneration package is between $54,000 – $80,000 plus Superannuation will be negotiated depending on skills and experience

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