On behalf of our client, Nunez Holdings Pty Ltd is seeking applicants for an Animal Husbandry Technicians, Dairy Farmers , Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Operator and Dairy Cattle Farm Operator position to join their team located in Regional Victoria.

Positions Available: Dairy Farm Positions

1. Dairy Farmers
Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years of relevant experience.

2. Animal Husbandry Technicians
Applicants must have at least a Diploma or 3 years of relevant experience.

3. Senior Dairy Farm Operator
Applicants must have at least a relevant AQF Certificate III (or equivalent) and
At least one (1) year full-time of recent and relevant work experience.

4. Dairy Cattle Farm Operator
Applicants must have at least a relevant AQF certificate II or III (or equivalent) or
At least one (1) year full-time of recent and relevant work 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 Animal Husbandry Technician:
· Assists Livestock Farmers and Farm Managers in breeding, raising livestock's.
· Nutrient Management Planning.
· Arranging supply of vaccines, mineral supplements, and other appropriate animal husbandry.
· Organize mating program for 2-year-old.
· 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 Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Operators:
· 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.

Duties for Dairy Cattle Farm Operators:
· 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 $71,481 to $95,000plus Superannuation will be negotiated depending on skills and experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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