PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO ASSIST THE FARM MANAGER IN BEEF CATTLE PRODUCTION, SERVICING AND MARKETING

RESPONSABILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide technical support to assist the Farm Manager in beef cattle production,

servicing and marketing.

• Conduct technical assessments and monitoring to support optimum beef cattle

health and production outcomes.

• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of pastures, grazing land, and feedlot

facilities to ensure they meet technical welfare standards and production

requirements for cattle.

• Perform technical field tasks including necropsies and the identification of

pathogenic microorganisms, parasites, toxic weeds, and insects, subsequently

advising management on appropriate control methods.

• Implement herd health monitoring protocols, including the early technical

recognition of illnesses such as bovine respiratory disease, and the administration

of preventative and early-intervention treatments.

• Analyse and calculate the nutrient requirements of beef cattle based on variables

such as breed genetics, age, reproductive state, ambient temperature, and specific

production aims.

• Perform artificial insemination procedures on beef cattle to support controlled

breeding programs on the farm.

• Provide technical advice to the Farm Manager on cattle breeding selection and

reproductive techniques to improve herd genetics and production outcomes.

• Provide technical support in the operation of farm management software,

livestock monitoring sensors, and related agricultural technology systems used in

beef cattle production.

• Collect, collate, and record technical agricultural data including calving rates,

weaning weights, vaccination histories, and feed consumption to support research

and farm management decisions.

• Monitor cattle to gauge the effectiveness of specific feed rations and grazing

programs, ensuring diets technically fulfil all nutrient requirements for optimum

growth and reproductive efficiency.

• Execute technical procedures related to the farm's Quality Assurance program,

including taking samples, conducting quality tests, and providing technical

support during the processing, sorting, and preparation of cattle for transport.

• Demonstrate a caring attitude towards beef cattle and a willingness to perform all

assigned technical tasks, including data collection and record keeping, in full

compliance with relevant legislation and required work standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

Minimum of 1 years fulltime work experience and a minimum Australian Diploma/ Advance

Diploma or equivalent.

In the absence of qualification 3 years full time relevant work experience is required.

SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Caring attitude towards beef cattle and willingness to perform all assigned technical tasks in compliance with relevant legislation and required work standards.
• Attention to Detail.
• Strong Interpersonal and oral communication.
• Time Management.

CERTIFICATION & ENGAGEMENT REVIEW

EMPLOYMENT AND POSITION ENGAGEMENT APPRAISAL AND REVIEW WOULD BE CONDUCTED BY THE DIRECTORS EVERY YEAR UPON THE COMMENCEMENT MONTH OF INITIAL ENGAGEMENT AS PER JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION ABOVE.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person