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SalaryRadnor Properties Pty Ltd is seeking for Dairy Farmer, Agricultural Technician and Dairy Cattle Farm Operator that will join a team in a dairy farm located in regional Victoria.Positions Available: Dairy Farm Positions1. 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.3. Dairy Cattle Farm Operators - Applicants must have at least an AQF Certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent) or at least 1 year of recent work experienceAll applicants must meet the following criteriaPatient, 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 a 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.Duties for Dairy Cattle Farm Operator:Read and record instrument information i.e. Milk vat temperatures and cow numbers
Undertake multiple functions, produce a quality outcome e.g. Farm machinery
Operate milking plant and equipment.
Operate standard measuring equipment
Know general scientific terminology and assist with processes such as machine repair, artificial insemination, fertiliser mix design etc.
Operate computerized system using menu options.
A remuneration package is between $63,000 - $90,000 plus Superannuation will be negotiated depending on skills and experience
