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Salary PR Henderson Farms Pty Ltd is seeking applicants for several positions for their farm in Newmerella Vic.
1. Dairy Farmers
Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of relevant experience.
2. Agricultural/Dairy Technicians
Applicants must have at least a Diploma or 3 years of relevant 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 to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Duties for Agricultural/Dairy Technician:
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, 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 to $90,000 per year plus superannuation will be negotiated depending on skills and experience.
Full-time, Permanent.
