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Animal Husbandry Technician

Meredith Goat Farmers • Full-time • Ballarat, Victoria, Australia • USD $ 78k - USD $ 90k / year • 4d ago

Full Time

Meredith, Ballarat & Central Highlands VIC

$78,000.00 to $90,000.00 AUD / Year

Closes: December 25, 2025

Job Categories: Farming/Farming Hand/Labourer | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Other

Meredith Goat Farmers

Meredith Dairy

Job Summary:

$78,000 – $90,000 per year
Must have AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Associate Degree in Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, or related field

Experience Required: 3 years - 6 years

Meredith Goat Farmers, are looking for someone who is passionate about dairy with a love of the animals and farming, conscious and able to carry out all duties safely and efficiently. A can do, problem solving attitude that looks to evidence-based solutions to develop systems for standard work to achieve continuous improvement productivity and animal health.

This position will combine hands-on animal care with modern farm technology to optimize herd performance and milk production. The below tasks are representative of the routine day to day operations as well as duties to managing the health, breeding, and nutrition of our dairy goats.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the 12-month breeding program this includes artificial insemination and pregnancy testing, required to achieve year round milk supply in line with milk demand.
Assist with the collection of DNA, data collection and sample management, report and analysis data as required.
Monitor goat health, nutrition, and behaviour, as well as participating in research that will provide recommendations for improvements for both animal welfare and production.
Both administer and provide training and guidance to staff on medications, vaccinations, and treatments as required, provide timely reports on the success of treatments and the parameters that contribute to successful treatments. Document and recommend safe and standard work.
Support milking operations, ensuring safety, quality, hygiene and animal comfort. This will require an understanding of the milking system programming and operation.
Monitor and examine environmental factors influencing goat health, growth, and production.
Maintain accurate records of milk yield, health data, and breeding cycles, provide reports as required.
Operate and maintain farm technology systems for herd management.
Ensure compliance with biosecurity and animal welfare standards and food safety standards.

To be successful in this position you will require:

Relevant qualifications:

AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Associate Degree in Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, or related field

Skills:

Demonstrated experience and knowledge of dairy goat management, nutrition, and health care; familiarity with farm technology systems.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication skills.
Understanding of Lean systems would be an advantage but not essential

To apply for this position please submit your resume along with a covering letter supporting your application.

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