Dairy Farmer & Agricultural Technician

F & F Mills Pty Ltd is seeking applicants for a Dairy Farmer and Agricultural Technicians position for their Farm located in Regional Victoria

Positions Available: Dairy Farm Positions
1. Dairy Farmers

• Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of relevant experience.

2. Agricultural 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 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 $54,000 to $80,000 plus Superannuation will be negotiated depending on skills and experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $54,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Williams Landing, VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person