Job Info

Location: NEWRY, VIC

Salary: Not Specified

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

C Dwyer & T.M Dwyer is seeking applicants for an Animal Husbandry Technicians, Dairy Farmers , Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Operator and Dairy Cattle Farm Operator position to join their team located in Regional Victoria. Positions Available: Dairy Farm Positions 1. Dairy Farmers Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years of relevant experience.

2. Animal Husbandry Technicians Applicants must have at least a Diploma or 3 years of relevant experience. 3. Senior Dairy Farm Operator Applicants must have at least a relevant AQF Certificate III (or equivalent) and At least one (1) year full-time of recent and relevant work experience.

4. Dairy Cattle Farm Operator Applicants must have at least a relevant AQF certificate II or III (or equivalent) or At least one (1) year full time of recent and relevant 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 in 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 for Dairy Farmer:

- Supervision 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 of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Duties for Animal Husbandry Technician:

- Assists Livestock Farmers and Farm Managers in breeding,



raising livestock's.
- Nutrient Management Planning.
- Arranging supply of vaccines, mineral supplements, and other appropriate animal husbandry.
- Organize mating program for 2-year-old.
- Record all treatments to meet quality assurance requirements and farm policy.
- Select cows for Artificial Insemination, 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.

Duties for Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Operators:

- Plan all aspects of milk production processes including management and coordination of milking shed routines;
- Coordinate and implement reproductive programs, including artificial insemination and herd fertility management, detection of oestrous and pregnancy;
- Assist in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains;
- Implement calving procedures, including the ability to physically conduct unsupervised internal assessments to minimise the incidence of still births or injuries to cow or calf;
- Plan and manage pastures and crops for livestock production and develop livestock feeding plans.
- Analyse produce to set and maintain standards of quality;
- Supervise animal health programs, handle sick or injured animals and maintain an optimal environment for the
- Wellbeing of livestock consistent with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines – Cattle.

Duties for Dairy Cattle Farm Operators:

- Read and record instrument information i.e. Milk vat temperatures and cow numbers
- Undertake multiple functions, 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, fertiliser mix design etc.
- Operate computerized system using menu options.

A remuneration package is between $71,481 to $95,000 plus Superannuation will be negotiated depending on skills and experience. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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