Dairy Research Technician - Pasture & Methane Studies

Department-of-Energy,-Environment-and-Climate-Action; Shire of Baw Baw; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action seeks a Technical Assistant to support dairy research at the Ellinbank SmartFarm, focusing on pasture-based systems and methane mitigation projects.

You will implement experimental work, manage measurements and data collection, handle livestock, and assist with advanced technologies and field sampling. Flexibility for weekends and varied hours is required.

Qualifications

• Middle level TAFE certificate or Associate Diploma in 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for dairy research projects at the Ellinbank SmartFarm and associated programs.
• Assist with implementation of specialised experimental work, including large-livestock and pasture measurements, on-cow sensors, animal husbandry and management, supplement feeding, methane measurements, and sample preparation.
• Manage equipment, supplies and resources; supervise and train casual staff in research and farm activities; coordinate field work and sample preparation.
• Work across weekends and public holidays; accommodate early/late starts; support other groups at Ellinbank SmartFarm and other locations.

Skills

Pasture measurement experience

Livestock handling safely

SOPs/WH&S adherence

Education

TAFE certificate / Associate Diploma in Applied Science or equivalent

3+ years dairy farming or livestock experience

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action seeks a Technical Assistant to support dairy research at the Ellinbank SmartFarm, focusing on pasture-based systems and methane mitigation projects.

You will implement experimental work, manage measurements and data collection, handle livestock, and assist with advanced technologies and field sampling. Flexibility for weekends and varied hours is required.