Senior Cattle Farm Worker

SENIOR DAIRY CATTLE FARM WORKER

ANZSCO 070499

Business name - Anthony Boulton 

Airly dairy farm, located 5 minutes from Sale in Gippsland, Victoria.  One dairy - 700 cows.

Full-time - Salary - $72,000 plus accommodation – Total Salary Package $85,000 

Experience:

Must have relevant agricultural experience,  in a full-time capacity, for at least 3 years or have a Certificate III in Agriculture. The position is supervised by the farm manager/owner.

Duties:

• Plan all aspects of milk production processes including management & co ordination of milking shed routines
• Co ordinate & implement reproductive programs, including artificial insemination & herd fertility managements, detection of oestrous & pregnancy
• Assist in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains
• Implement calving procedures, including the ability to physically conduct unsupervised internal assessments to minimize the incidents of still births or injuries to cow or calf
• Plan & manage pastures & crops for livestock production & develop livestock feeding plans
• Analyse produce to see & maintain standard of quality
• Supervise animal health programs, handle sick or injured animals & maintain an optimal environment for the wellbeing of livestock consistent with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards & Guidelines - Cattle
• Supervise work routines & staff performances of less experiences employees such as an assistant farm hand
• Implement & monitor quality assurance procedures, ensuring compliance & that all relevant documentation is kept current
• Operate milking plant & equipment in a safe manner, undertake multiple functions including reading & recording instrument information e.g milk vat temperature & cow numbers & matching cow ID to calves to produce a quality milk outcome.
• Operate a dairy recycling system
• Calf feeding including tubing colostrum
• Assisting & performing irrigation works
• Inspect livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
• Transport, handle & store chemicals; prepare & apply chemicals
• Operate farm & dairy shed related vehicles, plant & equipment
• Identify & report equipment not operating normally; maintenance of plant & machinery
• Where appropriately qualified, perform maintenance work on sheds, fixtures & fittings, fences & surrounds & install new or replacement equipment or fittings
• Transport stock, feed & equipment , if appropriately licensed
• Maintain records to ensure accurate information for stock & inventory control
• Ensure food & safety regulatory requirements are met
• Contribute to & implement Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) requirements
• Operate computer equipment & software packages requiring set up & basic function operation
• Co ordinate the response to emergencies for both occupational health & safety emergencies & animal welfare emergencies
• Participate in enterprise/industry sessions & workshops as required

Must have a drivers license

Contact Anthony Boulton on 0409181***