Robotic Dairy Farm Hand – Part-Time Role

unimelb; Dookie; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

You will support the daily operations of a robotic dairy at the Dookie campus, underpinning teaching and research in animal science and farm systems. The role provides hands-on experience in dairy husbandry, robotic milking, and broader farm activities across livestock and crops.

We value practical farm experience and a commitment to animal welfare, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive regional campus community.

Qualifications

• Hands-on farming experience including livestock handling and basic husbandry.
• Ability to operate heavy farm machinery safely and manage farm chemicals per certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily dairy operations including feeding, yarding, weighing, milking and basic spraying tasks.
• Support calf rearing, cow transition and breeding programmes to maintain herd productivity and welfare.
• Monitor milk production and assist with routine maintenance of robotic milking equipment and farm machinery.
• Maintain accurate daily records, reports and compliance with animal welfare and farm safety requirements.
• Contribute to irrigation, pasture management and broader farm activities as part of the Dookie Farm team.

Skills

Livestock handling

Dairy farming experience

Animal welfare knowledge

Education

Certificate I/II in farming

Tools

Robotic milking systems

Farm machinery operation

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

You will support the daily operations of a robotic dairy at the Dookie campus, underpinning teaching and research in animal science and farm systems. The role provides hands-on experience in dairy husbandry, robotic milking, and broader farm activities across livestock and crops.

We value practical farm experience and a commitment to animal welfare, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive regional campus community.