An opportunity has emerged for one Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker to join Rosa Glen Dairy (JS Crimp & Co.) located in 489 Low Road, Rosa Glen WA 6285 on a full-time basis for 38 hours a week.
You should be willing to work closely with our caring team to perform well in this farm.
Rosa Glen Dairy is a dairy farm which consists of a strong and supportive team of farmers and farmhands. We believe in utilizing our strong team to provide care for our cattle so that we can produce dairy of the highest quality.
To be successful in this role, you must possess:
• plan all aspects of milk production processes including management and coordination of milking shed routines
• coordinate and implement reproductive programs, including artificial insemination and herd fertility management, detection of oestrous 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 minimise 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
• analyse produce to set and maintain standards of quality
• 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 for example, 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
Candidates should also have the following:
• an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate III (or equivalent) and demonstrate at least 2 years of recent and relevant work experience, or
• at least 3 years of recent and relevant work experience
Only Successful Candidates will be contacted.
Salary of $65,835 plus super with 4 weeks annual leave and 10 days sick leave
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $65,835 per year
Schedule: 38 hour per week shift
COVID-19 Considerations: Yes
Work Location: 489 Low Road, Rosa Glen WA 6285
You should be willing to work closely with our caring team to perform well in this farm.
Rosa Glen Dairy is a dairy farm which consists of a strong and supportive team of farmers and farmhands. We believe in utilizing our strong team to provide care for our cattle so that we can produce dairy of the highest quality.
To be successful in this role, you must possess:
• plan all aspects of milk production processes including management and coordination of milking shed routines
• coordinate and implement reproductive programs, including artificial insemination and herd fertility management, detection of oestrous 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 minimise 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
• analyse produce to set and maintain standards of quality
• 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 for example, 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
Candidates should also have the following:
• an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate III (or equivalent) and demonstrate at least 2 years of recent and relevant work experience, or
• at least 3 years of recent and relevant work experience
Only Successful Candidates will be contacted.
Salary of $65,835 plus super with 4 weeks annual leave and 10 days sick leave
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $65,835 per year
Schedule: 38 hour per week shift
COVID-19 Considerations: Yes
Work Location: 489 Low Road, Rosa Glen WA 6285
