Dairy Farm Positions

On behalf of our client, Caguioa Enterprise Pty Ltd is seeking for Dairy Farmer, Agricultural Technician and Dairy Cattle Farm Operator that will join a team in a dairy farm located in regional Victoria.

Positions Available: Dairy Farm Positions

1. Dairy Farmers
- Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of relevant experience.

2. Agricultural Technicians
- Applicants must have at least a Diploma or 3 years of relevant experience.

3. Dairy Cattle Farm Operators
- Applicants must have at least an AQF Certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent) or at least 1 year of recent work experience

All applicants must meet the following criteria
- Patient, Hardworking, Resourceful, Trustworthy, Loyal, Efficient
- Understanding and passion for the Dairy industry
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Constant monitoring of the Dairy Farm.
- Sound knowledge in Farming Techniques and Management.
- Demonstrate a broad and a coherent body of knowledge of milk source and composition
- In-depth understanding of the safety and quality factors that determine the acceptability of dairy products by consumers.
- To be able to work and communicate effectively as part of a team.

Duties for Dairy Farmer:

- Supervision of Animal Husbandry and Feed Management.
- Managing all dairy cattle, heifers, dry cows, and calves
- Managing plant equipment and infrastructure maintenance
- Achieving agreed budgeted and physical performance targets
- Managing milk harvesting, milk quality and staff rosters
- Ensuring compliance with workplace and OH&S Legislation
- Adhering of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Duties for Agricultural Technician:

- Manage the feeding program for springing cows.
- Inspecting and monitoring growth rates against targets.
- Nutrient Management Planning
- Arranging supply of vaccines, mineral supplements and another appropriate animal husbandry.
- Organise mating program for rising 2-year-olds
- Record all treatments to meet quality assurance requirements and farm policy.
- Select cows for Artificial Insemination, assist with semen selection. Mark inseminated cows and keep insemination records.

Duties for Dairy Cattle Farm Operator:

- Read and record instrument information i.e. Milk vat temperatures and cow numbers
- Undertake multiple functions, produce a quality outcome e.g. Farm machinery
- Operate milking plant and equipment.
- Operate standard measuring equipment
- Know general scientific terminology and assist with processes such as machine repair, artificial insemination, fertiliser mix design etc.
- Operate computerized system using menu options.

A remuneration package is between $70,000 - $100,000 plus Superannuation will be negotiated depending on skills and experience

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Williams Landing, VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person