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SalaryHeart Dairies Pty Ltd is seeking applicants for an Agricultural Technicians and Dairy Farmers positions to join their team located in Regional Victoria. Positions Available: Dairy Farm Positions1. Dairy FarmersApplicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of relevant experience.2. Agricultural TechniciansApplicants 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 of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)Duties for Agricultural 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 another appropriate animal husbandry.
- Organise 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 is between $63,000 to $90,000plus Superannuation will be negotiated depending on skills and experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Summary of role requirements:
- Flexible hours available
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected salary: $63,000 - $90,000 per year
