Full-Time Dairy Farm Operator: Milking, Calves & Herd Care

Work Initiatives; Dumbalk; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Full time opportunity

Great working environment

Training, safety and support culture

Meaningful daily work

Job summary

The Somersleigh team is seeking a full-time member to support daily milking, animal welfare and calf rearing. The role offers a salary of AUD 69,000 to 74,000 per year, with a strong training, safety and support culture.

Join a growing team dedicated to high standards of care, operational efficiency and teamwork in a hands-on farming environment. Drivers license and mechanical aptitude are valued assets.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate II/III or 1 year relevant experience.
• Experience with milking, calf rearing or herd management.
• Strong safety and compliance mindset.
• Physically fit and able to work in a team.
• Current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate milking plant and equipment.
• Operate standardised and specialist farm equipment.
• Calving, calf rearing and herd management activities.
• General horticultural tasks: soil prep, planting, fertilising.
• Read and record instrument data; manage cow numbers.
• Maintain machinery, perform adjustments and report faults.
• Operate measuring equipment and computerised systems.
• Follow sanitisation processes to required standards.

Skills

Safety focus

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Communication

Problem solving

Initiative

Regulatory compliance

Education

AQF Certificate II/III

1 year relevant experience

Tools

Mobile plant tickets

Job description

The Somersleigh team is seeking a full-time member to support daily milking, animal welfare and calf rearing. The role offers a salary of AUD 69,000 to 74,000 per year, with a strong training, safety and support culture.

Join a growing team dedicated to high standards of care, operational efficiency and teamwork in a hands-on farming environment. Drivers license and mechanical aptitude are valued assets.