Dairy Cattle Farm Operator

Global Skilled Employment Services; Kaarimba; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Skilled Employment Services is seeking a Dairy Cattle Farm Operator in Kaarimba, VIC. This full-time, permanent role involves milking, livestock care, haymaking, and fencing on a dairy farm, with weekend/public holiday work as needed.

You will operate milking plant, monitor temperatures and cow numbers, maintain machinery, read instrument data, and contribute to a cooperative team. AQF Certificate II/III in Agriculture and at least one year of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent).
• At least one year of recent and relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate milking plant and equipment.
• Read and record instrument information (milk vat temperatures, cow numbers).
• Maintain machinery and perform adjustments.
• Identify equipment not operating normally and report it.
• Work cooperatively as part of a team and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Teamwork

Instrument reading

Safety awareness

Education

AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture

Job description

Global Skilled Employment Services – Karimba VIC

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

DAIRY CATTLE FARM OPERATOR Location: Kaarimba, VIC 3635 Tenure: Full-time, Permanent Comprehensive salary package from $71,481 pa (plus superannuation) Required Skills and Experience:

• At least an AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent)
• At least one (1) year of recent and relevant work experience

Position Summary: On behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is looking for a skilled and experienced Dairy Cattle Farm Operator who can use their knowledge and skills to perform set procedures such as milking and attending to livestock, haymaking, and fencing, then applies the knowledge and skills to multiple operations involving basic levels of problem solving and decision making and has an appreciation of the overall processes involved in a dairy farm. This is a full-time position which may involve weekend or public holidays work and some unplanned hours of work where the need arises (paid accordingly). Duties and responsibilities:

• Operate milking plant and equipment;
• Identify and report equipment not operating normally;
• Work co-operatively as part of a team;
• Read and record instrument information i.e. Milk vat temperatures and cow numbers; and
• Understands the principles of safe working;
• Undertake multiple functions, produce a quality outcome e.g. Farm machinery;
• Maintain machinery, undertake adjustments and size changes;
• Solve problems and make decisions within given guidelines;
• Know general scientific terminology and assist with processes such as machine repair, artificial insemination, fertiliser mix design etc.

• Operate standard measuring equipment
• Operate computerised systems using menu options
• Contribute to the team in a specific role, providing input and assisting other team members; and
• Work at times without supervision

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