Livestock & Breeding Specialist

Global Skilled Employment Services is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Dairy Cattle Stockperson to join our client's production team in Lake Boga, VIC 3584.

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of milk production, including management and coordination of milking shed routines.
• 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.
• 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.