ANIMAL HUSBANDRY TECHNICIAN

Global Skilled Employment Services; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Skilled Employment Services – Alton Downs QLD is seeking an Animal Husbandry Technician for a permanent, full-time role. Based at Alton Downs, you will support breeding programs, perform AI inseminations, and maintain accurate records on animal health and breeding history.

You will need a Diploma in Agriculture or higher and at least 3 years' relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary from AU$79,423 per year plus superannuation, with weekend work and occasional extra

Qualifications

• Diploma in Agriculture or higher equivalent is required.
• At least 3 years recent relevant work experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Artificially inseminate livestock for breeding purposes
• Maintain and evaluate records of insemination history
• Vaccinate animals when needed
• Observe animal welfare and compliance with relevant legislation
• Ensure clean and safe equipment and facilities
• Report to operations manager on breeding activity
• Attend site meetings as required
• Adhere to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials

Skills

Animal husbandry

Strong communication

Teamwork

OH&S knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma in Agriculture or higher equivalent

Job description

Global Skilled Employment Services – Alton Downs QLD

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY TECHNICIAN Location: Alton Downs, QLD 4702 Tenure: Full-time, Permanent Comprehensive salary package from $79,423 pa (plus superannuation) Required Qualification:

• Diploma in Agriculture or higher equivalent
• At least 3 years recent relevant work experience

Position Summary: On behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is looking for a skilled and experienced Agriculture Technician / AI Technician who have strong communication skills, self-motivated and must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Major duties includes:

• Artificially inseminate livestock for breeding purposes
• Use understanding of animal anatomy to watch for optimum insemination conditions
• Provide advice on breeding selection and techniques
• Maintaining and evaluating records of all insemination history
• Clean all equipment to ensure sanitary breeding practices
• Vaccinate animals when needed
• Handle animals humanely
• Store semen to perform the insemination
• Follows proper safety protocols when handling hazardous materials, such as liquid nitrogen
• Physically observe and inspect all animals and Identify harmful pathogenic micro-organisms, insects, parasites, or fungal infection and perform the proper treatment and controlling methods,
• When working with livestock, adhere to Animal Welfare and Qualify Codes.
• Observation for the wellbeing of animals
• Organizing the movement of the animals for breeding purpose.
• Report regularly and punctually to the operations manager on the breeding activity of the farm
• Work effectively as a member of a team to achieve pre-determined team goals.
• Attend and participate in site and section head meetings, which may be arranged from time to time by the operations manager.
• Ensure that the company’s obligations under the current legislation are observed and that quality training and work activities are conducted in a safe and responsible manner.
• Maintain the Farm facilities and associated equipment in a clean and tidy condition.
• Observe all requirements for confidentiality of company information and the privacy requirements of individuals as enacted by legislation such as the Privacy Act.
• Observe all company biosecurity requirements
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutes and government guidelines.
• Promote the good standing of the company in the local and wider community by the adoption of a professional, sympathetic and co-operative approach when dealing with others.
• Undertake any other duties or specific tasks that may be nominated by the assistant or operations manager from time to time.
• This is a full-time position which may involve weekend work and some unplanned hours of work where the need arises.

Other required skills:

• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Advance knowledge in animal husbandry, animal welfare and legislation, dairy production, and OH&S;
• Knowledge in computer programs/software is an advantage.