Dairy Hand and Maintenance

T and K Morley; Gormandale; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Morley Family Farm in Gormandale, VIC is seeking a Dairy Hand and Maintenance to join our full-time team. This role combines hands-on dairy work with essential maintenance duties to keep our operation productive and well-managed.

You will work in a busy dairy environment, supporting autonomous milking processes, animal welfare, and ongoing equipment upkeep. The position requires reliability, physical fitness, and a proactive team spirit.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in mechanical maintenance environment or similar.
• Be willing to learn all aspects of autonomous, free traffic dairy farming.
• A valid driver\'s licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate dairy in which cows are milked autonomously with no human interaction.
• Observe milking operations and manage milking equipment for efficiency and hygiene.
• Monitor animal health and welfare and perform health treatment tasks promptly.
• Perform routine feeding and provide water for dairy cattle.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the dairy facility and milking areas.
• Undertake general farm maintenance tasks, including repairs to fences, gates and infrastructure.
• Service and maintain farm equipment and machinery for safe operation.
• Assist with animal husbandry practices, including handling and movement of cattle.
• Keep detailed records of daily operations and maintenance activities.
• Support seasonal operations and special projects as required.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Dairy farming

Problem solving

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Valid driver's licence

Job description

The Morley Family Farm is seeking a Dairy Hand and Maintenance professional to join our team on a full-time basis at our Gormandale, VIC location. This role is central to the smooth operation of our dairy farm, combining hands-on dairy work with essential maintenance responsibilities. You will be responsible for ensuring our animals are well cared for and that all equipment and facilities are maintained to the highest standards, directly contributing to the productivity and success of our operation.

Key responsibilities

Ability to work in and around our dairy which milks cows autonomously with no human interaction

Observing milking operations and managing milking equipment to ensure efficient and hygienic processes

Monitoring animal health and welfare and preforming health treatment tasks promptly

Performing routine feeding and water provision for dairy cattle

Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the dairy facility and milking areas

Undertaking general farm maintenance tasks, including repairs to fences, gates and farm infrastructure

Servicing and maintaining farm equipment and machinery to ensure safe and reliable operation

Assisting with animal husbandry practices, including handling and movement of cattle

Keeping detailed records of daily operations and maintenance activities

Supporting seasonal operations and special projects as required

What we're looking for

Proven experience working in mechanical maintenance environment or similar.

Be willing to learn all aspects of autonomous, free traffic dairy farming.

Understand that the roster will include some weekend work.

Physical fitness and the ability to work in all weather conditions.

A genuine passion for animal welfare, high hygiene and maintenance standards.

Reliable and punctual work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Problem-solving skills and attention to detail

A valid driver's licence

Willingness to undertake training and develop skills in both dairy and maintenance areas

What we offer

At The Morley Family Farm, we value our team members and are committed to providing a supportive working environment. We offer competitive remuneration appropriate to experience and qualifications, along with the opportunity to work in a close-knit team on a working farm. You will gain valuable experience in all aspects of dairy farming and maintenance operations, with scope for professional development and skill advancement. We provide a workplace where dedication and hard work are recognised and rewarded, and where you can take pride in contributing to a well-run agricultural operation.

About us

We are an established dairy farm operation based in Gormandale, Victoria. We are committed to maintaining high standards of animal welfare, sustainable farming practices and operational excellence. Our reputation is built on quality production and a dedicated team that takes pride in their work. We operate 6 x Lely A5 milking robots, milking up to 400 cows. We split calve in July/August and also in March/April. We use up to date app based technology (Lely Horizon and Resolution Farm Software) to monitor not only the herd but all aspects of our farm.