Dairy Livestock Specialist

Job Title: Dairy Livestock Specialist

On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced Dairy Livestock Specialist to join our team.

• Artificially inseminate livestock for breeding purposes.
• Provide advice on breeding selection and techniques.
• Maintain and evaluate records of all insemination history.
• Clean all equipment to ensure sanitary breeding practices.
• Vaccinate animals when needed.
• Handle animals humanely.
• Store semen to perform the insemination.
• Follows proper safety protocols when handling hazardous materials, such as liquid nitrogen.
• Physically observe and inspect all animals and Identify harmful pathogenic micro-organisms, insects, parasites, or fungal infection and perform the proper treatment and controlling methods.
• Organizing the movement of the animals for breeding purpose.
• Report regularly and punctually to the operations manager on the breeding activity of the farm.
• Work effectively as a member of a team to achieve pre-determined team goals.

• Bachelor Degree in Agriculture or related field (preferred).
• At least 3 years recent relevant work experience.
• Advance knowledge in animal husbandry, animal welfare and legislation, dairy production, and OH&S.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Comprehensive salary package from $54,000 pa (plus superannuation).
• Full-time, Permanent position.
• Rotating roster.
• Overtime pay and penalty rates.

• Ability to commute/relocate to Hamilton, TAS 7140.
• Must have strong communication skills, self-motivated and ability to work independently and as a member of a team.