Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Kalahari Farms Pty Ltd ANIMAL HUSBANDRY TECHNICIAN — KALAHARI FARMS Summary of Position Mutchilba, Far North Queensland Full-time Animal Husbandry Technician $80,000 per annum, plus on-farm accommodation Kalahari Farms is a family-run agricultural business in Far North Queensland. We operate multiple farming entities managing a variety of crops, livestock and poultry enterprises.

We are seeking a full-time Animal Husbandry Technician to support the breeding, raising and management of our cattle herd of approximately 180 head, including 5 bulls. The role is hands‑on and technical, and carries responsibility for herd health, breeding performance, nutrition and production records. We are offering a salary of $80,000 per annum.

On-farm accommodation is provided. Key duties include:

- Assisting with the breeding program for a herd of approximately 180 cattle, including the management and rotation of 5 bulls
- Undertaking pregnancy testing and recording and reporting results
- Monitoring and managing lactation, including condition scoring of lactating cows and identification of animals requiring intervention
- Assessing nutritional requirements across the herd and providing advice on rations, supplementation and pasture use
- Monitoring animal health,



condition, behaviour and welfare, and identifying and reporting disease, injury and production problems
- Assisting with calving, weaning, drafting, tagging and other routine husbandry operations
- Maintaining accurate herd records, including breeding, calving, treatment, weight and production data
- Implementing and maintaining biosecurity and farm hygiene standards, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and operational requirements
- Assisting with the maintenance of yards, fencing, watering systems and other livestock infrastructure
- Providing assistance to the poultry enterprise as required

Requirements

- At least 3 years work experience
- Experience in cattle breeding and herd management will be highly regarded
- Practical skills in livestock handling and basic farm maintenance
- Ability to work in a regional farming environment
- Robust organisational and observational skills, and accuracy in record keeping
- Reliable, practical, and able to work independently and as part of a team

About Company

Kalahari Farms is a family-run agricultural business in Far North Queensland. We operate multiple farming entities managing a variety of crops, livestock, and poultry enterprises.

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