Dairy Unit Assistant: Herd Care & Breeding Lead (Gatton)

University of Queensland; Gatton; Híbrido; AUD 65.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Queensland at Gatton Campus seeks an Assistant Dairy Unit Coordinator to support daily dairy operations, teaching and research within a collaborative farm setting. You will help achieve high-quality animal care, breeding performance and herd management alongside staff and students.

The role requires dairy husbandry expertise, AI/milking competency, and a willingness to work weekends; a Diploma or Certificate IV with experience is expected. Fixed-term, 3 months, HEW Level 5.

Formación

• Completion of a Diploma with at least two years of subsequent relevant work experience, completion of a Certificate IV with extensive relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in intensive pasture and grazing management, including irrigation management.
• Sound knowledge of dairy cattle husbandry, breeding, nutrition, health and behaviour.
• Demonstrated competency in artificial insemination, milking and the safe handling of all classes of dairy cattle using low-stress stock-handling techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Manage pasture production, grazing and daily feeding programs for milking herds, dry stock and replacement heifer groups.
• Coordinate milking and designated breeding activities, including artificial insemination, while monitoring animal health and welfare.
• Maintain dairy, fencing, irrigation and pasture-production equipment to support safe and reliable operations.
• Provide logistical, technical and practical support for teaching activities, student experience programs and research projects.

Conocimientos

Pasture management

Dairy cattle husbandry

Milking

Artificial insemination

Low-stress stock handling

Educación

Diploma

Certificate IV

Herramientas

Front-end Loader Certificate

MR licence

Dairy equipment

Descripción del empleo

University of Queensland at Gatton Campus seeks an Assistant Dairy Unit Coordinator to support daily dairy operations, teaching and research within a collaborative farm setting. You will help achieve high-quality animal care, breeding performance and herd management alongside staff and students.

The role requires dairy husbandry expertise, AI/milking competency, and a willingness to work weekends; a Diploma or Certificate IV with experience is expected. Fixed-term, 3 months, HEW Level 5.