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Richardson Brothers is seeking applicants for Agricultural Technicians and Animal Husbandry Technicians position to join their team.

Positions Available: Dairy Farm Positions

1. Agricultural Technicians
Applicants must have at least a Diploma or 3 years of relevant experience.

2. Animal Husbandry Technicians
Applicants must have at least a Diploma or 3 years of relevant 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.
• To be able to work and communicate effectively as part of a team.

Duties for Agricultural Technician:
• Conducts tests and experiments to support agricultural research.
· Provides technical assistance to Agricultural Research Scientists.
• Installs, maintains, and services precision agricultural systems and virtual fencing.
• Assists in research, production, servicing, and marketing activities in the agriculture sector.
• Advises on the use of advanced agricultural technologies and equipment

Duties for Animal Husbandry Technician:
· Assists Livestock Farmers and Farm Managers in breeding, raising livestock's.
· Nutrient Management Planning.
· Arranging supply of vaccines, mineral supplements, and other appropriate animal husbandry.
· Record all treatments to meet quality assurance requirements and farm policy.
· Select livestock for Artificial Insemination, assist with semen selection. Mark inseminated livestock and keep insemination records.
· Apply heat detection aids, identify, record, mark and draft livestock on heat, segregate and prepare for insemination.

A remuneration package is between $68,864 to $90,000 plus Superannuation will be negotiated depending on skills and experience.