Dairy Robotics Farm Hand | Flexible Hours + 17% Super

UOM University of Melbourne; Dookie; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Parental leave and cultural leave

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Assistant Dairy Hand for the Dookie Farm. This part-time, 0.7 FTE, fixed-term role supports daily dairy operations and broader farm tasks across livestock and crops.

You will assist with milking, feeding, calf rearing and record-keeping while ensuring animal welfare and safety. The position offers development opportunities within the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences.

Qualifications

• Certificate I or II or equivalent farming experience.
• Hands-on dairy farm experience including livestock handling.
• Knowledge of animal welfare regulations and safe farm practices.
• Ability to operate heavy farm machinery and handle farm chemicals safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily dairy operations: feeding, yarding, weighing, milking and spraying.
• Support calf rearing, cow transition and breeding programs to maintain herd welfare.
• Monitor milk production and assist with maintenance of robotic milking equipment.
• Maintain accurate daily records and ensure compliance with animal welfare and farm safety.
• Contribute to irrigation, pasture management and broader farm activities.

Skills

Dairy operations

Livestock handling

Farm machinery

Data recording

Education

Certificate I/II

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The University of Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Assistant Dairy Hand for the Dookie Farm. This part-time, 0.7 FTE, fixed-term role supports daily dairy operations and broader farm tasks across livestock and crops.

You will assist with milking, feeding, calf rearing and record-keeping while ensuring animal welfare and safety. The position offers development opportunities within the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences.