Senior Dairy 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 – TotalSalary Package $85,000

Experience:

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

Duties:

·        Planall aspects of milk production processes including management & coordination of milking shed routines

·        Coordinate & implement reproductive programs, including artificialinsemination & herd fertility managements, detection of oestrous &pregnancy

·        Assistin controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains

·        Implementcalving procedures, including the ability to physically conduct unsupervisedinternal assessments to minimize the incidents of still births or injuries tocow or calf

·        Plan& manage pastures & crops for livestock production & developlivestock feeding plans

·        Analyseproduce to see & maintain standard of quality

·        Superviseanimal health programs, handle sick or injured animals & maintain anoptimal environment for the wellbeing of livestock consistent with theAustralian Animal Welfare Standards & Guidelines - Cattle

·        Supervisework routines & staff performances of less experiences employees such as anassistant farm hand

·        Implement& monitor quality assurance procedures, ensuring compliance & that allrelevant documentation is kept current

·        Operatemilking plant & equipment in a safe manner, undertake multiple functionsincluding reading & recording instrument information e.g milk vattemperature & cow numbers & matching cow ID to calves to produce aquality milk outcome.

·        Operatea dairy recycling system

·        Calffeeding including tubing colostrum

·        Assisting& performing irrigation works

·        Inspectlivestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae

·        Transport,handle & store chemicals; prepare & apply chemicals

·        Operatefarm & dairy shed related vehicles, plant & equipment

·        Identify& report equipment not operating normally; maintenance of plant &machinery

·        Whereappropriately qualified, perform maintenance work on sheds, fixtures &fittings, fences & surrounds & install new or replacement equipment orfittings

·        Transportstock, feed & equipment , if appropriately licensed

·        Maintainrecords to ensure accurate information for stock & inventory control

·        Ensurefood & safety regulatory requirements are met

·        Contributeto & implement Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) requirements

·        Operatecomputer equipment & software packages requiring set up & basicfunction operation

·        Coordinate the response to emergencies for both occupational health & safetyemergencies & animal welfare emergencies

·        Participatein enterprise/industry sessions & workshops as required

Must have a drivers license

Contact Anthony Boulton on0409181***

• Flexible hours available
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year