Dairy Cattle Stockperson Specialist

6 days ago

Scotts Creek, Australia Global Skilled Employment Services Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Dairy Cattle Stockperson to join our production team at a dairy farm in Scotts Creek, VIC 3267. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of milk production, including management and coordination of milking shed routines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage pastures and crops for livestock production and develop livestock feeding plans.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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