Livestock Feeding & Machinery Operator

The Midfield Group; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-Job Training

Seasonal-to-permanent pathway

Job summary

Union Pastoral Co, part of The Midfield Group, seeks a Livestock Feeding & Machinery Operator in Warrnambool, Victoria. The role covers daily livestock feeding, machinery handling, and routine maintenance within a large farming operation.

Ideal candidate has experience with feeding systems, strong machinery skills, and a solid safety mindset. The position offers on-the-job training and potential to expand into broader machinery duties after the feeding season.

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock feeding systems is preferred.
• Confident operating tractors and agricultural machinery.
• Mechanical aptitude and respect for equipment.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety and animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Daily feeding of livestock using mixer wagons and silage feed-out equipment.
• Accurate ration mixing and feed delivery to maintain animal health and performance.
• Monitoring feed intakes and reporting any issues with stock or rations.
• General feed pad and yard cleanliness and organisation.
• Operation of modern agricultural machinery including: JBC, John Deere, Case, Fendt Tractors.
• Safe and efficient operation of feeding equipment.
• Basic machinery maintenance, servicing checks, and fault reporting.
• Opportunity to move into a wider machinery operation role including cropping, harvest support, and general farm machinery operations.

Skills

Livestock feeding systems

Tractor operation

Mechanical aptitude

Work ethic & attention to detail

Teamwork & independence

Safety & animal welfare

Tools

JBC

John Deere

Case

Fendt Tractors

Job description

Brief Description

Union Pastoral Co as part of The Midfield Group is one of Australia's largest 100% family-owned companies, proudly producing high quality dairy products.

Role Summary

Livestock Feeding & Machinery Operator based in Warrnambool, Victoria, we are now seeking a reliable and motivated operator for the livestock feeding season, with the opportunity to transition into a broader machinery operation role within the business once the feeding season concludes. This is a hands-on position and suited to someone who takes pride in livestock performance, machinery care, and working as part of a large, well-structured farming operation.

About You

• Experience with livestock feeding systems (preferred but not essential)
• Confident operating tractors and agricultural machinery
• Mechanical aptitude and respect for equipment
• A Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Commitment to safety and animal welfare

About The Role

• Daily feeding of livestock using mixer wagons and silage feed-out equipment
• Accurate ration mixing and feed delivery to maintain animal health and performanceMonitoring feed intakes and reporting any issues with stock or rations
• General feed pad and yard cleanliness and organisation
• Operation of modern agricultural machinery including: JBC, John Deere, Case, Fendt Tractors
• Safe and efficient operation of feeding equipment
• Basic machinery maintenance, servicing checks, and fault reporting
• Opportunity to move into a wider machinery operation role outside of the feeding season, including cropping, harvest support, and general farm machinery operations

What We Offer

• Secure seasonal role with pathway to ongoing machinery work
• Modern, well-maintained machinery fleet
• Supportive team environment within a large-scale farming operation
• On-the-Job training and support from experienced operators
• Stable employment within a long-established, family-owned Australian business

The Union Pastoral Co is proud to be an equal opportunity employer