Job Info
Location: INMAN VALLEY, SA
Salary: Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
HIlltop View Dairy is seeking applicants for an Animal Husbandry Technicians and Dairy Farmers position to join their team located in South Australia 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. 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.
A remuneration package is between $76,515 to $90,000plus Superannuation will be negotiated depending on skills and experience. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent