Full-Time Dairy Herd Manager | Growth & Welfare Focus

R.C PLATT AND T.A PLATT; Shire of Wellington; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus super

Supportive environment

Job summary

MACHONOCHIE FARMS, based in Riverslea, VIC, seeks a Dairy Cattle Farmer to oversee daily cattle care, milking, pasture management, and farm operations. Strong emphasis on health, efficiency, and record-keeping will drive performance and growth.

The role requires a related degree, independence, teamwork, and physical stamina to meet the daily demands of dairy farming. Competitive salary with super is offered in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Farm/Agribusiness Management, or related field is highly desirable.
• Able to work independently and also in a team.
• Able to follow procedures, solve routine problems, and use initiative.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Physical fitness to handle daily dairy farming demands.

Responsibilities

• Breed and raise dairy cattle for milk production and support herd reproduction and calving.
• Monitor herd daily for health and coordinate veterinary care.
• Manage pasture growth and fodder mix to meet cows’ nutritional needs.
• Move cattle between paddocks to maximize grazing and pasture quality.
• Conduct daily milking operations and monitor milk quality and storage.
• Oversee dairy sheds, cattle yards, grazing lands, pastures, and pest control.
• Repair fences, farm machinery, and water troughs.
• Coordinate collection/sale of milk and cattle transport.
• Track milk yields, breeding cycles, and general farm records.
• Oversee farm finances: budgets, expenses, and cash flow.
• Train and supervise farm hands and contractors to ensure efficiency.

Skills

Independent work

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Farm management

Job description

MACHONOCHIE FARMS, based in Riverslea, VIC, seeks a Dairy Cattle Farmer to oversee daily cattle care, milking, pasture management, and farm operations. Strong emphasis on health, efficiency, and record-keeping will drive performance and growth.

The role requires a related degree, independence, teamwork, and physical stamina to meet the daily demands of dairy farming. Competitive salary with super is offered in a supportive environment.