Herd Technician

**Herd Technicians**:
**Coomboona - Northern Victoria
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**What we can offer you**:

- **Supported learning opportunity **- Work alongside a team of highly experienced dairy veterinarians, and skilled reproduction, herd health, maternity, hoof trimming and IVF technicians.
- **Excellent career pathways **- As one of Australia's leading dairies we have ongoing opportunities for promotion and growth. We encourage continuous development and education.
- **A dynamic team environment - **AFMH are dedicated to supporting their staff to develop high performing teams committed to continuous improvement and best practice.
- **State of the art facilities **- AFMH is committed to investing in facilities leveraging the latest in technology and global design.
- **Work in a safe environment**:

- We dedicate resources to safety as the wellbeing of our people and our cows is paramount.

**The Opportunity**:
AFMH is looking for enthusiastic Herd Technicians to join our dairy operations at Coomboona Farms in Northern Victoria.

Our Herd Technicians are involved with all aspects of calf rearing, herd health, hoof trimming, breeding and reproduction programs; caring for the overall health and wellbeing of our cows. There are opportunities to specialise in the area of your interest or maintain variety in your role.

If you are successful, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the highest regarded Veterinarians and Herd Technicians in the country, learning new skills or continuing to develop your knowledge in dairy.

**About AFMH**:
AFMH operates multiple sites across eastern Australia. Dairy operations are located at Moxey Farms in Gooloogong, NSW, as well as Coomboona Farms in Coomboona, VIC. In addition, AFMH operates Ladysmith Farms a young stock operation near Wagga Wagga, NSW and extensive cropping land in Torrumbarry, VIC.

**Key accountabilities include**:

- Participate in all aspects of herd health; monitoring transition, fresh and milking cows to diagnose common health conditions;
- Participate in all aspects of herd reproduction; AI, heat detection, synchronisation and embryo transfer programs;
- Participate in all aspects of maternity; assisting calvings, processing of fresh cows and care of newborn calves;
- Participate in all aspects of rearing calves; feeding, calf vaccinations & treatments, and other routine tasks;
- Periodic relief in the milking parlours;
**The successful applicant will possess**:

- A genuine demonstrated interest in animal care & wellbeing
- Previous experience with livestock essential
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Veterinary Science or similar advantageous
- A proven history of working well as part of a team with a track record of punctuality and reliability
- A positive attitude with a demonstrated commitment to improvement and learning
- Australian work rights - working holiday makers or visa holders in Australia are welcome to applyDriver's licence and own transport.