Dairy Breeding & Animal Welfare Technician

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

Job summary

Global Skilled Employment Services is inviting applications for an Animal Husbandry Technician – Dairy in Nullawarre, VIC. This full-time permanent position offers a comprehensive salary package from $79,423 per annum plus superannuation.

The role involves AI duties, welfare-compliant handling, and collaboration with the operations team to ensure quality breeding outcomes. Diploma in Agriculture or higher and at least 3 years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Artificially inseminate livestock for breeding purposes.
• Advise on breeding selection and techniques.
• Maintain and evaluate insemination history records.
• Clean equipment to ensure sanitary breeding practices.
• Vaccinate animals when needed.
• Handle animals humanely.
• Store semen for insemination.
• Follow safety protocols for hazardous materials (e.g., liquid nitrogen).
• Observe animal welfare and comply with relevant codes and guidelines.
• Organize movement of animals for breeding.
• Report breeding activity to operations manager.
• Work as part of a team to achieve goals.
• Attend site and section head meetings as arranged.

Skills

Communication skills

Animal husbandry knowledge

OH&S knowledge

Computers / software knowledge

Education

Diploma in Agriculture or higher equivalent

Job description

Global Skilled Employment Services is inviting applications for an Animal Husbandry Technician – Dairy in Nullawarre, VIC. This full-time permanent position offers a comprehensive salary package from $79,423 per annum plus superannuation.

The role involves AI duties, welfare-compliant handling, and collaboration with the operations team to ensure quality breeding outcomes. Diploma in Agriculture or higher and at least 3 years’ experience are required.