Dairy Cattle Farm Operator

The Midfield Group; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Global organisation

Job summary

Union Pastoral Co, part of The Midfield Group, is seeking a Dairy Cattle Farm Operator in Warrnambool, Victoria. You will support day-to-day farm management, including milking, feeding, record-keeping, and breeding activities.

The role requires reliability, physical fitness, teamwork, and adherence to hygiene and procedures. 1+ year farm experience preferred; Certificate II/III Agriculture is a plus. A drug/alcohol test and pre-employment medical may be required.

Qualifications

• Reliable, physically fit, team player with good hygiene and attention to detail.
• Willing to pass drug/alcohol tests and pre-employment medicals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with controlled breeding experiments to improve livestock.
• Operate milking plant and equipment safely and read instruments.
• Record milk vat temperatures and cow numbers; match cow IDs to calves.

Skills

reliability

physical fitness

teamwork

hygiene

attention to detail

following procedures

right to work

experience (1+ year)

drug & alcohol test

pre-employment medical

Q Fever vaccination

Education

Certificate II/III Agriculture

Job description

Union Pastoral Co as part of The Midfield Group is one of Australia's largest 100% family-owned companies, proudly producing top quality dairy products. Based in the Warrnambool, Victoria, we are now looking for a Dairy Cattle Farm Operator to assist with day-to-day farm management.

About You

• You must be reliable, physically fit and willing to work as part of a team
• You understand the importance of personal hygiene, attention to detail and following procedures
• You have the right to work in Australia (38 hrs per week)
• You have minimum 1 years previous related experience
• Certificate II or III agriculture (or equivalent assessed by relevant authority) would be prefered, but not essential
• You must pass a drug & alcohol test and be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical if required
• You have already had a Q Fever vaccination or are willing to participate in the vaccination process

About The Role

• Assist in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains
• Operate milking plant and equipment in a safe manner, undertake multiple functions including reading and recording instrument information e.g., milk vat temperaturesand cow numbers and matching cow ID to calves to produce a quality milk outcome
• Operate a dairy recycling system
• Calf feeding, including tubing colostrum
• Assisting with and/or performing irrigation works
• Inspect livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
• Transport, handle and store chemicals; prepare and apply chemicals
• Operate farm and dairy shed-related vehicles, plant and equipment
• Identify and report equipment not operating normally, maintenance of plant and machinery
• Where appropriately qualified, perform maintenance works on sheds, fixtures and fittings, fences and surrounds and install new or replacement equipment or fittings
• Transport stock, feed and equipment, if appropriately licensed
• Maintain records to ensure accurate information for stock and inventory control
• Ensure food safety regulatory requirements are met
• Contribute to and implement Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements
• Operate computer equipment and software packages requiring set-up and basic function operation
• Coordinate the response to emergencies for both occupational health and safety emergencies and animal welfare emergencies
• Participate in enterprise/industry training sessions and workshops as required

What We Offer

• Safe and supportive work environment
• Opportunity for career progression within our global organisation

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 AUD

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Union Pastoral Co is proud to be an equal opportunity employer