Agriculture Technician - Global Skilled Employment Services

DAIRY AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN Location: Wall Flat, SA 5254 Tenure: Full-time, Permanent Comprehensive salary package from $70,000 pa (plus superannuation) Required Qualification: ·      Diploma in Agriculture or higher equivalent ·      At least 3 years recent relevant work experience Position Summary: On behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is looking for a skilled and experienced Agriculture Technician / AI Technician who have strong communication skills, self-motivated and must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Major duties includes:  ·       Artificially inseminate livestock for breeding purposes ·       Use understanding of animal anatomy to watch for optimum insemination conditions ·       Provide advice on breeding selection and techniques ·       Maintaining and evaluating records of all insemination history ·       Clean all equipment to ensure sanitary breeding practices ·       Vaccinate animals when needed ·       Handle animals humanely ·       Store semen to perform the insemination ·       Follows proper safety protocols when handling hazardous materials, such as liquid nitrogen ·       Physically observe and inspect all animals and Identify harmful pathogenic micro-organisms, insects, parasites, or fungal infection and perform the proper treatment and controlling methods, ·       When working with livestock, adhere to Animal Welfare and Qualify Codes. ·       Observation for the wellbeing of animals ·       Organizing the movement of the animals for breeding purpose. ·       Report regularly and punctually to the operations manager on the breeding activity of the farm ·       Work effectively as a member of a team to achieve pre-determined team goals. ·       Attend and participate in site and section head meetings, which may be arranged from time to time by the operations manager. ·       Ensure that the company’s obligations under the current legislation are observed and that quality training and work activities are conducted in a safe and responsible manner. ·       Maintain the Farm facilities and associated equipment in a clean and tidy condition. ·       Observe all requirements for confidentiality of company information and the privacy requirements of individuals as enacted by legislation such as the Privacy Act. ·       Observe all company biosecurity requirements ·       Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutes and government guidelines. ·       Promote the good standing of the company in the local and wider community by the adoption of a professional, sympathetic and co-operative approach when dealing with others. ·       Undertake any other duties or specific tasks that may be nominated by the assistant or operations manager from time to time. ·       This is a full-time position which may involve weekend work and some unplanned hours of work where the need arises. Other required skills: ·       Good written and verbal communication skills; ·       Advance knowledge in animal husbandry, animal welfare and legislation, dairy production, and OH&S; ·       Knowledge in computer programs/software is an advantage. Qualified applicants may apply online.