Dairy Herd Manager
Sep 10th, 2021 at 09:57 Jobs Launceston 187 viewsOur client is a family Australian owned dairy farm dedicated to the health of their animals and producing the finest milk. They have multiple sites equipped with a well maintained and modern fleet of machinery that see you working with innovative technologies and practices.
The company has a positive work culture and offers staff long term job security and career progression for the successful candidate. There is also be a house available to candidates and their families.
The Role
As Herd Manager you play a pivotal role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of our client's operation in the leading dairy area of Gippsland.
Responsible for managing the health and welfare of stock, you'll ensure accurate recording of all event records and treatments for the herd. The role performs a range of dairy production tasks through the application of specific techniques, methods and controls for an efficient and productive dairy.
Dedicated to a culture of safety for your team and the herd, your duties include but are not limited to:
Milk harvesting
Managing daily feed, water and treatment requirements of all herd groups
Scheduling, executing and recording all cow treatments
Property and machine maintenance
Tractor work
General tasks associated with the operations of running a successful dairy