Dairy Research Technician – Pasture & Methane Mitigation

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Shire of East Gippsland; Vor Ort; AUD 60.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – Gippsland VIC is seeking a technical specialist to support dairy-related research at the Ellinbank SmartFarm. You will engage in pasture assessment, feed sampling and biomass estimation, contributing across multiple farm-based projects focused on profitability and greenhouse gas reduction.

The role requires meticulous data entry, safety around livestock, and strong teamwork with scientists, technical staff, and farm workers.

Qualifikationen

• A middle level TAFE certificate or Associate Diploma of Applied Science or equivalent qualification or experience, OR at least three years relevant experience in dairy farming or other livestock industries would be highly desirable.
• Demonstrated practical experience, or capacity to develop skills, in pasture measurement activities such as pasture assessment, feed sampling, biomass estimation, pasture allocation or related field-based techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and confidently around livestock and in farm environments, including following SOPs, animal ethics requirements and WH&S procedures.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical support for dairy-related research projects within the Dairy Feedbase and Methane Mitigation program, and other farm-related activities at Ellinbank SmartFarm.
• Collaborate with scientists, technical staff and farm staff to support pasture-based dairy systems and climate-impact research.

Kenntnisse

Pasture measurement

Pasture assessment

Feed sampling

Biomass estimation

Pasture allocation

Ausbildung

TAFE certificate or Associate Diploma of Applied Science or equivalent

3+ years relevant experience in dairy farming or livestock industries

Jobbeschreibung

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – Gippsland VIC is seeking a technical specialist to support dairy-related research at the Ellinbank SmartFarm. You will engage in pasture assessment, feed sampling and biomass estimation, contributing across multiple farm-based projects focused on profitability and greenhouse gas reduction.

The role requires meticulous data entry, safety around livestock, and strong teamwork with scientists, technical staff, and farm workers.