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Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position Job Description Glendenning Shaun is seeking applicants for an Animal Husbandry Technician, Dairy Farmer, Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Operator, and Dairy Cattle Farm Operator position to join their team located in Victoria. Positions Available 1. Dairy Farmer Applicants must have at least a Bachelors Degree or 5 years of relevant experience. 2. Animal Husbandry Technician 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 two (2) years of recent and relevant work experience or at least three (3) years 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 fulltime 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 Indepth understanding of the safety and quality factors that determine the acceptability of dairy products by consumers Ability 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 to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Duties for Animal Husbandry Technician Assisting Livestock Farmers and Farm Managers in breeding and raising livestock Nutrient Management Planning Arranging supply of vaccines, mineral supplements, and other appropriate animal husbandry supplies Organising mating program for 2yearolds Recording all treatments to meet quality assurance requirements and farm policy Selecting cows for Artificial Insemination and assisting with semen selection Marking inseminated cows and keeping insemination records Applying heat detection aids, identifying, recording, marking and drafting cows on heat, segregating and preparing for insemination Duties for Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Operator Planning all aspects of milk production processes, including management and coordination of milking shed routines Coordinating and implementing reproductive programs, including artificial insemination and herd fertility management, detection of oestrous and pregnancy Assisting in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains Implementing calving procedures, including the ability to physically conduct unsupervised internal assessments to minimise the incidence of still births or injuries to cow or calf Planning and managing pastures and crops for livestock production and developing livestock feeding plans Analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality Supervising animal health programs, handling sick or injured animals and maintaining an optimal environment for the wellbeing of livestock consistent with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines Cattle Duties for Dairy Cattle Farm Operator Reading and recording instrument information (e.g., milk vat temperatures and cow numbers) Undertaking multiple functions to produce a quality outcome (e.g., farm machinery operations) Operating milking plant and equipment Operating standard measuring equipment Using general scientific terminology and assisting with processes such as machine repair, artificial insemination, fertiliser mix design, etc. Operating a computerized system using menu options Remuneration Salary range from $68,864 to $90,000 per annum, plus superannuation, negotiated based on skills and experience. Job Types Fulltime, Permanent #J-18808-Ljbffr