This roles involves:
• plan all aspects of milk production processes including management and coordination of milking shed routines;
• coordinate and implement reproductive programs, including artificial insemination and herd fertility management, detection of oestrous and pregnancy;
• assist in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains;
• implement calving procedures, including the ability to physically conduct unsupervised internal assessments to minimise the incidence of still births or injuries to cow or calf;
• plan and manage pastures and crops for livestock production and develop livestock feeding plans.
• analyse produce to set and maintain standards of quality;
• supervise animal health programs, handle sick or injured animals and maintain an optimal environment for the wellbeing of livestock consistent with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines – Cattle;
• supervise work routines and staff performance of less experienced employees such as an assistant farmhand;
• implement and monitor quality assurance procedures, ensuring compliance and that all relevant documentation is kept current;
• operate milking plant and equipment in a safe manner, undertake multiple functions including reading and recording instrument information e.g. milk vat temperatures and cow numbers and matching cow ID to calves to produce a quality milk outcome;
• operate a dairy recycling system;
• calf feeding, including tubing colostrum;
• assisting with and/or performing irrigation works;
• inspect livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae;
• transport, handle and store chemicals; prepare and apply chemicals;
• operate farm and dairy shed-related vehicles, plant and equipment;
• identify and report equipment not operating normally; maintenance of plant and machinery;
• where appropriately qualified, perform maintenance works on sheds, fixtures and fittings, fences and surrounds and install new or replacement equipment or fittings;
• transport stock, feed and equipment, if appropriately licensed;
• maintain records to ensure accurate information for stock and inventory control;
• ensure food safety regulatory requirements are met;
- contribute to and implement Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements;
- operate computer equipment and software packages requiring set-up and basic function operation;
• coordinate the response to emergencies for both occupational health and safety emergencies and animal welfare emergencies;
• participate in enterprise/industry training sessions and workshops as required.
Salary: $70,000.00 per year