Senior Dairy Cattle Stockperson in Foster

Global Skilled Employment Services – Foster VIC

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Senior Dairy Cattle Stockperson Location: Foster, VIC 3960 Tenure: Full-time, permanent Salary: From $71,481 per year (plus superannuation) Required skills and experience:

• AQF Certificate III in Agriculture / Dairy Production (or higher equivalent)
• Three (3) years of recent and relevant work experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan all aspects of milk production process including management and coordination of milking shed routines.
• Coordinate and implement reproductive programs, including artificial insemination and herd fertility management, detection of estrous 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 minimize 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.
• Supervise work routines and staff performance of less experienced employees such as an assistant farmhand.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures, ensuring compliance and that all relevant documentation is kept current.
• 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.
• Operate a dairy recycling system.
• Calf feeding, including tubing colostrum
• Assisting with and/or performing irrigation works.
• Inspect livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae.
• Transport, handle and store chemicals; prepare and apply chemicals.
• Operate farm and dairy shed-related vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Identify and report equipment not operating normally; maintenance of plant and machinery.
• Where appropriately qualified, perform maintenance works on sheds, fixtures and fittings, fences and surrounds and install new or replacement equipment or fittings.
• Transport stock, feed and equipment, if appropriately licensed.
• Maintain records to ensure accurate information for stock and inventory control.
• Ensure food safety regulatory requirements are met.
• Contribute to and implement OHS requirements.
• Computer literate – operate computer equipment and software packages requiring set-up and basic function operation.
• Coordinate the response to emergencies for both occupational health and safety emergencies and animal welfare emergencies.
• Participate in enterprise/industry training sessions and workshops as required.