Compensation
AUD 80,000 - AUD 85,000 yearly
Company Description
Aurora Dairies are currently seeking multiple Agricultural Technicians in the Gippsland and Northern Victoria region, Victoria.
Aurora Dairies is committed to a long-term investment in the Australian Dairy Industry and operates a portfolio of 57 dairy farms, 50 across south-eastern Australia, as well as 7 dairy farms in New Zealand.
Aurora relies on local expertise to operate and improve the productivity of its dairy farms by employing and developing great people, investing in technology, farm development strategies, and supporting infrastructure. Aurora's operating culture prioritises the health and safety of its employees – inclusive of a strong work‐life balance, animal welfare and seeks to positively contribute to the environment and communities in which Aurora operates.
Job Description
1. Use understanding of animal anatomy to watch for optimum insemination conditions, store semen to perform artificial insemination and clean all equipment to ensure sanitary breeding practices.
2. Provide advice on breeding selection and techniques including maintaining and evaluating records of all insemination history, as well as report regularly and punctually to the operations manager on the breeding activity of the farm.
3. Collect, collate and interpret livestock data for record keeping and research in line with Aurora Dairies data collection processes and procedures.
4. Plan slaughtering and other aspects of production processes, whilst ensuring animals are handled humanely.
5. Assist in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains and artificially inseminate livestock for breeding purposes and assist with calving, if required.
6. Proactively identify, record and communicate any abnormal animal behaviour (e.g., abnormal quarters, udders, mastitis, lame cows, bloating, heat detection, staggering). Identify harmful pathogenic micro‐organisms, insects, parasites, or fungal infection and perform the proper treatment and controlling methods.
7. Isolate and draft cows.
8. Operate the cattle crush in a safe and competent manner.
9. Treat cows and arrange the supply of drugs, vaccines and other chemicals, as well as administer veterinary drugs under the direction of your manager, if required.
10. Record accurate and timely treatment data, including withholding periods.
Qualifications
11. Minimum 3 years of dairy industry experience
12. A minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture
13. Committed to ensuring a safe workplace
14. Reliable and punctual
15. Good work ethic and positive attitude
16. Team player
Additional Information
17. A true safety focus across the entire company. Safety first, what's the rush. Aurora Dairies was the WorkSafe Victoria 2021 winner of the Commitment to Workplace Health and Safety on a Farm Award.
18. A strong focus on fatigue management and work hours. We pride ourselves on work‐life balance.
19. Opportunities to grow your career both on the farm or with broader horizons through professional development and other training opportunities.
20. An organisation that has made commitments to sustainability and is putting that into action.
21. Being part of an organisation with integrity, trust and collaboration as their core values.
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