Seasonal Livestock Feed & 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

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.