Address-Family run business,
- Opportunities for upskilling and working alongside
-We milk 450 Jersey cows in a 27 aside double up Herringbone with cup removers.
- Milking with one or two others.
- AM and PM milking.
-Ongoing position for successful applicant after trial period.
- 2 hours per milking.
- Quality dairy facility.
-Feeding and raising calves
Other Tasks and Duties:
• breeding and raising livestock for the production of, meat and milk.
• overseeing and undertaking breeding, feeding and nutrition programs
• monitoring and maintaining the health, welfare and condition of livestock, including developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
• providing water, and providing and growing pastures and fodder crops to maintain livestock health and condition
• organising farming operations and routines such as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce
• directing and overseeing general farming activities including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as fences, sheds, pens, water supply systems and irrigation infrastructure
• organising the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
• maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
• overseeing data collection and analysis and farm technology systems
• may select, train and supervise staff and contractors
Skill Level:
Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture, livestock management or within the field
Or
5 years field experience will substitute for the formal qualifications
In addition to the above a minimum of 2 years work experience
To be considered please apply
Summary of role requirements:
- Flexible hours available
- No experience required for this role
- Work visa can be provided for this role
- Expected start date for role: 10 May 2024
- Expected salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year
