Dairy Cattle Farm Operator - Milking & Care

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

Job summary

Global Skilled Employment Services is seeking a Dairy Cattle Farm Operator in Ellerslie, VIC for a full-time permanent role. The job involves milking, livestock care, haymaking and fencing, with attention to overall farm operations.

You will work as part of a team and may occasionally work weekends or public holidays. The ideal candidate holds an AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent) and has at least one year of relevant experience, with the ability to read instrument data and

Qualifications

• At least an 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.
• Identify and report equipment not operating normally.
• Read and record instrument information e.g. Milk vat temperatures and cow numbers; and
• Understand 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

Education

AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent)

Job description

Global Skilled Employment Services is seeking a Dairy Cattle Farm Operator in Ellerslie, VIC for a full-time permanent role. The job involves milking, livestock care, haymaking and fencing, with attention to overall farm operations.

You will work as part of a team and may occasionally work weekends or public holidays. The ideal candidate holds an AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent) and has at least one year of relevant experience, with the ability to read instrument data and