DAIRY CATTLE FARM OPERATOR

Global Skilled Employment Services; Shire of Colac Otway; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Skilled Employment Services – Carlisle River VIC is seeking a skilled and motivated Dairy Cattle Farm Operator for a permanent full-time role. The position involves milking, livestock care, haymaking, fencing, and operating farm machinery to support daily dairy operations.

The successful candidate will hold an AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent) and have at least 1 year of relevant experience, with willingness to work weekends/public holidays when required and to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate milking plant and equipment.
• Identify equipment not operating normally.
• Read and record instrument information (Milk vat temperatures, cow numbers).
• Maintain machinery and perform adjustments.
• Work as part of a team, sometimes without supervision.
• Contribute to the team in farm operations and ensure safe work practices.

Skills

Dairy farming operations

Livestock handling

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

AQF certificate II/III in Agriculture

Job description

Global Skilled Employment Services – Carlisle River VIC

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

DAIRY CATTLE FARM OPERATOR Location: Carlisle River, VIC 3239 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