Dairy Research Technician - Field & Methane Studies

Victorian Government; Shire of Baw Baw; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

DEECA is seeking a Technical Assistant at Ellinbank SmartFarm to support dairy research projects and related farm activities. You will help implement experimental work, manage pasture measurements, and assist with data collection and sample preparation.

The role involves using on-cow sensors, animal husbandry, supplement feeding, and sampling protocols; you will supervise casual staff and contribute across animal, pasture and farm-based activities. Flexible hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Middle level TAFE certificate or Associate Diploma or equivalent experience.
• At least three years relevant experience in dairy farming or livestock industries would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of specialised experimental work.
• Commit to large-livestock and pasture measurements and data collection.
• Supervise and train casual staff in research, dairy farm activities, field work and sample prep.
• Support use and testing of innovative agricultural technologies.

Skills

Pasture measurement

Dairy farm experience

Team supervision

Education

TAFE certificate or Associate Diploma in Applied Science

3+ years dairy farming experience

Tools

On-cow sensors

Sample processing equipment

Job description

DEECA is seeking a Technical Assistant at Ellinbank SmartFarm to support dairy research projects and related farm activities. You will help implement experimental work, manage pasture measurements, and assist with data collection and sample preparation.

The role involves using on-cow sensors, animal husbandry, supplement feeding, and sampling protocols; you will supervise casual staff and contribute across animal, pasture and farm-based activities. Flexible hybrid work is available.