Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker

Recruitment Innovations; Mayrung; In loco; AUD 65.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

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Kariana Pastoral in Mayrung NSW is seeking a Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker with strong dairy experience to join their team. You will lead milking routines, oversee herd health, and support calf rearing while collaborating with the Farm Manager and senior staff.

You will also operate machinery for feeding, bedding and pasture maintenance, mentor junior staff, and help maintain a safe, clean work environment. A Certificate III and at least two years on‑farm experience are required.

Competenze

• AQF Certificate III or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on dairy farming experience.
• Ability to lead, train and support a team.

Mansioni

• Lead milking routines and herd management.
• Oversee herd health and calf rearing support.
• Operate machinery for feeding, bedding and pasture maintenance.
• Mentor junior staff and uphold safety and cleanliness in the shed.

Conoscenze

Dairy farming

Team leadership

Machinery operation

Animal husbandry

Formazione

AQF Certificate III or equivalent

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Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Kariana Pastoral is looking for a skilled and passionate Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker to join their team in Mayrung NSW. This is an opportunity for someone with strong dairy experience who enjoys a varied role, leading by example, and is eager to contribute to our team culture of focused on achieving animal care and farm performance. The successful candidate must have a solid understanding of animal husbandry and welfare and will work closely with the Farm Manager and Senior Staff of Farms and take the lead on milking routines, herd management, herd health and supporting our calf rearing program.

You’ll also operate machinery for feeding, bedding, and pasture maintenance. Duties and responsibilities:

• Providing guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
• Leading by example in daily milking, animal handling, and shed operations.
• Supervise in maintaining a strong safety culture and clean work environment.
• Train and assist staff when necessary to ensure that tubing of calves is done correctly.
• Confidence in operating machinery (tractors/loaders essential)

Required experience, skills and qualifications:

• At least an AQF Certificate III or equivalent
• Have a minimum of 2-years hands on experience
• Ability to lead, train and support a team
• Strong work ethic and pride in your work

Salary range is $65,000-$75,000pa commensurate with experience Fulltime Position available Applications open on 19th October 2026 and closes on 19th November 2026