Senior Dairy Herd Manager

Global Skilled Employment Services; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Skilled Employment is seeking a Senior Dairy Cattle Stockperson to join a dairy farm in Alton Downs, QLD 4702. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary from $71,481 per year plus superannuation and requires AQF Certificate III in Agriculture / Dairy Production and several years of on-farm experience.

You will plan milking shed routines, coordinate reproductive programs, manage pastures, monitor animal health, and supervise junior staff while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Agriculture / Dairy Production or higher equivalent.
• Three years of recent and relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan milk production processes and milking shed routines.
• Coordinate reproductive programs including artificial insemination and herd fertility management.
• Assist in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains.
• Implement calving procedures and monitor calf health and welfare.
• Plan and manage pastures and crops for livestock production and feeding plans.
• Maintain records and ensure quality and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Dairy production

Milking operations

Livestock management

Education

AQF Certificate III in Agriculture / Dairy Production

Three years of relevant experience

Job description

Global Skilled Employment is seeking a Senior Dairy Cattle Stockperson to join a dairy farm in Alton Downs, QLD 4702. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary from $71,481 per year plus superannuation and requires AQF Certificate III in Agriculture / Dairy Production and several years of on-farm experience.

You will plan milking shed routines, coordinate reproductive programs, manage pastures, monitor animal health, and supervise junior staff while maintaining quality and safety standards.