Kingsford Farms Pty Ltd ATF The Kingsford Farms Family Trust – Victoria Hill QLD 4361

Kingsford Farms is seeking applicants for full time Agricultural Technicians to work within their Beef Cattle Farming operation located at Victoria Hill Queensland, 4361.

Applicants must hold the following qualifications and experience.

- Qualifications and experience equivalent to AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.

- At least 2 years’ relevant work experience in intensive Beef Cattle Farming.

- Understanding and experience with reproductive management of the cattle herd including heat detection, artificial insemination, and pregnancy diagnosis.

- Identification and diagnosis of common illness of cattle. Administration of treatments and record keeping. Liaise with the farm manager and consulting veterinarian as necessary.

- Experience in using computerised management systems to enter and retrieve the appropriate reports and data.

- Operate heavy machinery to accurately batch and deliver total mixed rations to cattle following recipe prepared by a nutritionist.

- Broad knowledge and skills relating to fodder crop production management including crop conservation methods such as silage and hay production, identifying diseases, insects and other pests that may cause production losses, and assisting in devising methods of control.

- Collecting data and relevant samples for research and lab analysis, eg: tissue sampling for DNA testing, fodder sampling to assist ration analysis.

- Demonstrate a passion for Beef Cattle Farming and the ability to work independently or as a team. Demonstrate the ability to advise on farming techniques and management practices.

Salary between $73,150 and $80,000 plus superannuation to be negotiated with the successful applicant.