Dairy operator/ Milker

J C Derbyshire & M Y Derbyshire; Alberton; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Consistent hours

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Join our dairy operation near Yarram and be part of a supportive team where your work is valued. We are seeking a reliable and hands-on Casual Milker to join our growing operation.

Milking a herd of 290 cows at peak and expanding, this role supports daily dairy operations, maintains animal welfare and hygiene standards, and contributes to high-quality milk production as part of a dedicated team. Casual shifts include regular afternoons and specific mornings with varying hours seasonally.

Qualifications

• Reliable with strong attention to routine and detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow farm procedures.
• Basic understanding of milk quality and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Milking operations – operate milking systems and manage routine tasks.
• Animal handling – move cows calmly and monitor health.
• Plant & hygiene – clean milking equipment and yards to maintain hygiene.
• Strip fencing – set up and remove strip fencing as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Milk quality knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Milking Operations - I9 a side swing over herringbone dairy, automatic cup removers
• Animal Handling - Move cows calmly, monitor behavior, and identify/report health issues
• Plant & Hygiene - Clean milking equipment, dairy, and yards to maintain high hygiene and compliance standards
• Strip Fencing - Set up and remove strip fencing as part of pasture management

Skills and Experience

• Reliable wish strong attention to routine and detail
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and follow farm procedures
• Basic understanding of milk quality and hygiene standards

Join our dairy operation near Yarram and be part of a supportive team where your work is valued.

We offer consistent hours, a positive team environment, ongoing training, and opportunities to develop your skills and build a long term carer in the dairy industry. We are seeking a reliable and hands on Casual Milker to join our growing operation.

Milking a herd of 290 cows at peak and continuing to expand, this role involves supporting daily dairy operations, maintaining high animal welfare and hygiene standards, and contributing to the production of highquality milk (as part of a dedicated team).

This is a casual role with three regular afternoon shifts Friday, Saturday, Sunday and two morning shifts Tuesday & Wednesday and fortnightly morning weekend shifts. Hours vary with herd size and season.