Pioneering Bovine Reproduction for a Sustainable Future
Our Mission
Unleashing the Power of Genetics
Who we are
Wise Repro is the nucleus of a multitude of bovine artificial reproduction services
Established to provide collaboration across the range of services delivered by the group. The Chairman, Dr Ced Wise is a pioneer of Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer (MOET) in Australia in the 1980’s and has continued to expand the assisted reproduction services offered.
Wise Repro is committed to bringing the advancements in bovine reproduction to producers to assist them in building a sustainable future.
Our Companies
For all your genetics and breeding services.
Ced Wise AB Services delivers bovine reproduction services including donor flushing, embryo transfer, artificial insemination, semen collection and bull breeding soundness examinations. Services are provided throughout Australia using custom-built mobile laboratories or at the Glen Aplin, Qld reproduction centre. Ced Wise AB Services provide a complete service through collaboration with clients meeting desired outcomes to assist in progressing their herd and profitability.
Rocky Repro, located at Alton Downs, 17kms from the beef capital of Australia, Rockhampton, is well known around the world for being a leader in bovine semen processing. Being an export accredited facility, bovine genetics can be collected and stored onsite to be marketed globally. Rocky Repro provides a professional and reliable service through the establishment of long-term relationships with clients, based on trust and shared values.
Glenisa Angus was established in 1994 and is owned by Ced Wise and family. Glenisa Angus strives to maintain a high quality breeding program by taking great care in the selection of sires and females with the focus being on producing profitable, low maintenance cattle. Glenisa Angus holds an annual on property Angus Bull Sale on the first Thursday of September.
Wise Breeding Services manages a large recipient herd, providing a complete embryo transfer calf production service. Embryos are transferred into Wise Breeding Services recipient females and upon weaning the calves are returned to the client.
Meet our leadership team
Chairman / Head Veterinarian
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Senior Veterinarian
Wise Repro Careers
Join Our Team
The Wise Repro group has a range of positions including Veterinarians, bovine reproduction technicians, laboratory technicians, livestock hands and administrators.
ROCKY REPRO
Rocky Repro is Queensland’s premier Bovine Reproduction Centre offering a range of in-centre and on-farm bovine reproduction services with our clients representing some of the leading seedstock producers in Australia.
Rocky Repro is an export accredited centre with a staff of 16 professionals supporting the centre’s production, dispatch and marketing operations.
Rocky Repro is located only 15km from Rockhampton the hub of central Qld. The centre’s purpose-built facilities are located in a pleasant semi-rural lifestyle environment.
We currently have a full-time position available for a Lab Technician officer at our Alton Downs
THE ROLE
We are seeking a well organised person with superior attention to detail to join our team at Alton Downs as a Production Laboratory Technician. This is an exciting busy role that will suit a process driven person whilst ensuring the highest quality standards are adhered to.
Ideally suited to a who enjoys communicating with people and ensuring tasks are completed with a high level of accuracy. Knowledge of the cattle industry and/or bovine artificial breeding practices would be an advantage but is not essential.
THE LABORATORY
The primary responsibilities of the production laboratory are:
- All aspects of processing semen and maintaining the Lab. Including preparation of extenders, assessment of motility, density, extension, straw printing and filling, freezing, post-thaw testing and analysis, washing/sterilising lab-ware and collection equipment.
- Ensuring collection records are accurately followed and recorded.
- Post thaw analysis and testing.
- Pack and store the collections, with diligent attention to recording locations.
- Testing third-party frozen semen and preparing reports.
- Liaising with the collection and dispatch teams.
- Ensuring the lab and wash up room are always adequately stocked with all consumables.
- Ensuring the lab, wash-up room and cool room are always clean and tidy.
- Working in the cool room (5c)
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Biology or Equivalent (preferred)
- Good working knowledge of MS Office and common IT systems.
- Experience working within Biological Laboratory or vet/medical background an advantage.
- Knowledge of the beef cattle industry and/or bovine artificial reproduction would be an advantage.
ABOUT YOU
This position is a key role, pivotal to the whole operation.
Ideally you will:
- Have a mature professional attitude to your work.
- Take ownership for your responsibilities.
- Possess excellent communications skills.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Possess excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritise tasks (particularly during busy times).
- Demonstrate initiative and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Have a sound working knowledge of MS Office and general business computer systems (training will provided on our specific systems).
- The ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
- Work precisely to set production protocols.
- Ability to work irregular hours during peak periods is required.
- Enjoy working in a process driven lab environment
Remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience will be paid to the successful applicant.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants please send your resume and cover letter to chris@rockyrepro.com.au or call for a confidential enquiry.