Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker

Sociable Tech; Dumbalk; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Full-time position

Job summary

Somersleigh Farms in Dumbalk, Victoria, seeks a Senior Dairy Farm Worker to oversee milking operations, staff supervision and animal welfare on a full-time basis. The role entails operating milking equipment, coordinating AI/breeding programs, and ensuring safety and quality across daily farm activities.

The ideal candidate holds an AQF Certificate III (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant dairy farming experience, and demonstrates a strong work ethic, teamwork, and safety focus.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III (or equivalent) is required.
• 2 years of recent and relevant dairy farming experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise staff and maintain animal welfare standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee milking functions and staff supervision.
• Operate milking plant and monitor equipment.
• Coordinate AI and breeding programs.
• Monitor calf health and nutrition, and manage calving procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Communication skills

AQF Certificate III

Education

AQF Certificate III or equivalent

2 years dairy farming experience

Tools

Mobile plant operation tickets

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Regional Migration Australia Offering a welcoming and supportive environment, we are seekinganexperiencedSeniorDairy Cattle FarmWorker on a full-time basis tooversee themilking functions as well as undertakeresponsibilities associated with staff supervision and animal welfare. Benefits Competitive remunerationavailable - between $75,000 to $90,000 per annum. Full time opportunity.

Great working environment and ability to contribute to the success of the organisation. Strong culture of training, safety and support. Opportunity to love what you do – every single day.

Task & responsibilities Working collaboratively with your team to achieve consistent compliance with guidelines and policy, responsibilities of this role will include: Working with the management team to plan all aspects of the milk production process. Supervision and coordination of the milking shed and staff, responsibilities and output (including farm hands and Dairy Cattle Farm Operators).

Operate milking plant and related equipment, incl monitoring equipment, temperatures etc. Coordinate and implement AI and breeding programs. Implement and monitor calf health, nutrients and calving procedures.

Plan and manage feedlots for livestock. Analyse product to ensure internal and external quality standards are maintained. Supervise animal health programs, handle sick or injured animals and maintain an optimally healthy environment for the livestock consistent with standards and guidelines.

Ensuring documentation is completed and maintained, meeting internal and external standards and accurate stock and inventory control. Reading and recording instrument information e.g. milk vat temperatures and cow numbers and matching cow ID to calves to produce a quality milk outcome. Assisting with and/or performing irrigation works.

Transport, handle, prepare, apply and store chemicals to legislative and internal requirements. Operate and supervise the maintenance of farm and dairy shed-related vehicles, plant and equipment and maintain sheds, fixtures and fences where appropriate. Contribute to and implement Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements.

Coordinate the response to emergencies for both occupational health and safety emergencies and animal welfare emergencies. Qualification & experience The ideal candidate for this opportunity will have: An AQF Certificate III (or equivalent) plus 2 years recent and relevant work experience OR a minimum of 3 years of recent and relevant work experience in lieu of the formal qualification.

Experience in the various responsibilities listed above. An exceptional work ethic. A strong focus on safety and compliance.

A mechanical aptitude and ability to problem solve. Physically fit to undertake the responsibilities listed above. Demonstrable experience adhering to regulations, policy and procedure.

Intermediate communication skills – both verbal and written and an empathetic nature. Ability to work well within a team environment, interacting respectfully at all times. Experience leading a small team.

Current drivers' license. Mobile plant operation tickets and/or experience preferred. Ability to take direction, whilst using your initiative and working autonomously where required also.

A great attitude! About Company SOMERSLEIGH FARMS Nestled in the picturesque countryside ofSouth Gippsland, Somersleigh Farms is a family-owned and operated Dairy located in Dumbalk, Victoria. We have approx.

2,200 acres across 2 farms, which milk over 1,000 head per day. We also run bulls, young stock and calves on these properties. With a rich history spanning 100+ years, we are the 4 th generation to own and operate the farms and we are extremely proud of what we have achieved to date and also of the family feel culture we have created within the organisation.

With an amazing team and state of the art equipment (incl. auto cup removers, heat detection collars, yard blasters, auto wash and feed system and draft gates) we are continually striving for consistency and excellence in animal welfare, staff development, quality, and health and safety. The team atSomersleigh are now seekinganew team member to joinourgrowing team on a full-timebasis – assisting us with the management of the daily operations and care ofour livestock. Work Type: Full time Salary: $75000-90000 Job Publish: 09-11-2026 Job Expire: 09-12-2026