Dairy Cattle Farm Operator - Milking & Farm Tech

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

Job summary

Global Skilled Employment Services is seeking a skilled Dairy Cattle Farm Operator for a full-time role in Cranbourne, VIC. You will perform milking and livestock care, haymaking and fencing as part of daily dairy farm operations.

The successful candidate holds AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent) and at least one year of relevant experience, with the ability to work in a team, follow safety procedures and operate farm machinery and computerised systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate milking plant and equipment
• Identify and report equipment not operating normally
• Work cooperatively as part of a team
• Read and record instrument information (milk vat temperatures and cow numbers)
• 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
• Work at times without supervision

Skills

Dairy farming experience

Education

AQF certificate II/III in Agriculture

Job description

Global Skilled Employment Services is seeking a skilled Dairy Cattle Farm Operator for a full-time role in Cranbourne, VIC. You will perform milking and livestock care, haymaking and fencing as part of daily dairy farm operations.

The successful candidate holds AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent) and at least one year of relevant experience, with the ability to work in a team, follow safety procedures and operate farm machinery and computerised systems.