Job description
Hodan Pty Ltd in Vic is seeking applicants for an Agricultural/Dairy Technician.
All applicants must meet the following criteria
Must have at least a Diploma or 3 years of relevant experience.
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:
Manage the feeding program for springing cows.
Inspecting and monitoring growth rates against targets.
Nutrient Management Planning
Arranging supply of vaccines, mineral supplements, and other 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 between $70,000.00 – 80,000.00 per year plus superannuation will be negotiated depending on skills and experience.
Full-time, Permanent.