Job Title: Senior Dairy Cattle Stockperson
* Overview:
The successful applicant will have a proven track record of managing dairy cattle, with experience in reproductive programs, milking shed routines, and pasture management.
* Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement strategies to improve milk production, including optimizing milking shed operations and managing pastures and crops for livestock production.
2. Coordinate and implement reproductive programs, including artificial insemination and herd fertility management, detection of estrous and pregnancy.
3. Assist in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains.
4. Implement calving procedures, including conducting internal assessments to minimize the incidence of still births or injuries to cow or calf.
5. Plan and manage pastures and crops for livestock production and develop livestock feeding plans.
6. Analyse produce to set and maintain standards of quality.
7. 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.
8. Supervise work routines and staff performance of less experienced employees such as an assistant farmhand.
9. Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures, ensuring compliance and that all relevant documentation is kept current.
10. 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.
11. Calf feeding, including tubing colostrum.
12. Assisting with and/or performing irrigation works.
13. Inspect livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae.
14. Transport, handle and store chemicals; prepare and apply chemicals.
15. Operate farm and dairy shed-related vehicles, plant and equipment.
16. Identify and report equipment not operating normally; maintenance of plant and machinery.
17. Where appropriately qualified, perform maintenance works on sheds, fixtures and fittings, fences and surrounds and install new or replacement equipment or fittings.
18. Transport stock, feed and equipment, if appropriately licensed.
19. Maintain records to ensure accurate information for stock and inventory control.
20. Ensure food safety regulatory requirements are met.
21. Contribute to and implement OHS requirements.
22. Computer literate – operate computer equipment and software packages requiring set-up and basic function operation.
23. Coordinate the response to emergencies for both occupational health and safety emergencies and animal welfare emergencies.
* Requirements:
o Proven experience in managing dairy cattle.
o Excellent communication and leadership skills.
o Able to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
o Ability to travel to rural areas and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
o Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* What We Offer:
o Competitive salary package.
o Opportunities for career advancement.
o Professional development opportunities.
o A supportive and collaborative team environment.
* How to Apply:
For more information and to apply, please submit your application via our website.