Livestock Feeding & Machinery Operator

The Midfield Group; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-Job Training

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Union Pastoral Co, part of The Midfield Group, seeks a reliable Livestock Feeding & Machinery Operator in Warrnambool, VIC, for the feeding season with a view to transitioning into broader machinery work after the season ends.

This hands-on role focuses on livestock performance, machinery care, and contributing to a large, well-structured farming operation. On-the-job training is provided within a family-owned Australian business.

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock feeding systems (preferred but not essential).
• 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 outside of the feeding season, including cropping, harvest support, and general farm machinery operations.

Skills

Livestock feeding

Tractor operation

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Independent work

Tools

JBC

John Deere

Case

Fendt

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.

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.

Based in the Warrnambool, Victoria, we are now seeking a reliable and motivated Livestock Feeding & Machinery Operator to join our team 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 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 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