At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and care for a herd of cattle, ensuring their health and productivity.
- Company: Join Kalahari Farms, a family-run agricultural business in beautiful Far North Queensland.
- Benefits: Earn $80,000 per year plus on-farm accommodation.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities to grow your skills.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience in animal husbandry while making a real impact on farm operations.
- Qualifications: 3 years of experience in livestock handling and herd management preferred.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 80000 $ per year.
Kalahari Farms is a family-run agricultural business in Far North Queensland. We operate multiple farming entities managing a variety of crops, livestock and poultry enterprises. We are seeking a full-time Animal Husbandry Technician to support the breeding, raising and management of our cattle herd of approximately 180 head, including 5 bulls. The role is hands-on and technical, and carries responsibility for herd health, breeding performance, nutrition and production records. We are offering a salary of $80,000 per annum. On-farm accommodation is provided.
Key duties include:
- Assisting with the breeding program for a herd of approximately 180 cattle, including the management and rotation of 5 bulls
- Undertaking pregnancy testing and recording and reporting results
- Monitoring and managing lactation, including condition scoring of lactating cows and identification of animals requiring intervention
- Assessing nutritional requirements across the herd and providing advice on rations, supplementation and pasture use
- Monitoring animal health, condition, behaviour and welfare, and identifying and reporting disease, injury and production problems
- Assisting with calving, weaning, drafting, tagging and other routine husbandry operations
- Maintaining accurate herd records, including breeding, calving, treatment, weight and production data
- Implementing and maintaining biosecurity and farm hygiene standards, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and operational requirements
- Assisting with the maintenance of yards, fencing, watering systems and other livestock infrastructure
- Providing assistance to the poultry enterprise as required
Requirements:
- At least 3 years work experience
- Experience in cattle breeding and herd management will be highly regarded
- Practical skills in livestock handling and basic farm maintenance
- Ability to work in a regional farming environment
- Strong organisational and observational skills, and accuracy in record keeping
- Reliable, practical, and able to work independently and as part of a team
Animal Husbandry Technician employer: Sociable Tech Pty Ltd
Divya Agriculture Management Pty Ltd offers a stable and rewarding work environment for Contract Administrators in Queensland, where you can thrive in a collaborative culture that values professional development and on-the-job learning. With varied responsibilities in an established agricultural business, employees benefit from exposure to both commercial and agricultural operations, ensuring a meaningful career path in a supportive setting.
