About B & M Chambers Pty Ltd is seeking applicants for various Agricultural Technician and Dairy Farmer positions to join their team located in Regional Victoria. Job Type: Permanent position | Full-time position Positions Available: Dairy Farmers: Applicants must have at least a Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of relevant experience. Agricultural Technicians: Applicants must have at least a Diploma or 3 years of relevant experience. Senior Dairy Farm Operators: Applicants must have at least a relevant AQF Certificate III (or equivalent) and at least two (2) years of recent and relevant work experience or at least five (3) years of recent and relevant work experience. Dairy Cattle Farm Operators: Applicants must have at least a relevant AQF certificate II or III (or equivalent) or at least one (1) year full-time of recent and relevant work experience. All applicants must meet the following criteria: Patient, hardworking, resourceful, trustworthy, loyal, efficient Understanding and passion for the Dairy industry Previous experience in a similar role Constant monitoring of the Dairy Farm Sound knowledge in farming techniques and management Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge of milk source and composition In-depth understanding of the safety and quality factors that determine the acceptability of dairy products by consumers Ability to work and communicate effectively as part of a team Duties for Dairy Farmers: Supervision of animal husbandry and feed management Managing all dairy cattle, heifers, dry cows, and calves Managing plant equipment and infrastructure maintenance Achieving agreed budgeted and physical performance targets Managing milk harvesting, milk quality, and staff rosters Ensuring compliance with workplace and OH&S legislation Adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Duties for Agricultural Technicians: Manage the feeding program for springing cows Inspect and monitor growth rates against targets Nutrient management planning Arrange supply of vaccines, mineral supplements, and other appropriate animal husbandry Organise mating program for rising 2-year-olds Record all treatments to meet quality assurance requirements and farm policy Select cows for artificial insemination, assist with semen selection Mark inseminated cows and keep insemination records Apply heat detection aids, identify, record, mark and draft cows on heat, segregate and prepare for insemination Duties for Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Operators: Plan all aspects of milk production processes including management and coordination of milking shed routines Coordinate and implement reproductive programs, including artificial insemination and herd fertility management Assist in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains Implement calving procedures, including the ability to physically conduct unsupervised internal assessments Plan and manage pastures and crops for livestock production and develop livestock feeding plans Analyse produce to set and maintain standards of quality Supervise animal health programs, handle sick or injured animals Duties for Dairy Cattle Farm Operators: Read and record instrument information i.e. milk vat temperatures and cow numbers Undertake multiple functions, produce a quality outcome Operate milking plant and equipment Operate standard measuring equipment Know general scientific terminology and assist with processes such as machine repair, artificial insemination, fertiliser mix design Operate computerized system using menu options A remuneration package is between $65,835 to $90,000 plus Superannuation, negotiated depending on skills and experience. Warning: Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr