Senior Dairy Farm Operations Lead

Regional Migration Australia; Dumbalk; Presencial; AUD 75.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive remuneration

Full-time opportunity

Great working environment

Training and safety focus

Descripción de la vacante

Regional Migration Australia in Dumbalk, Victoria, is seeking a Senior Dairy Cattle FarmWorker to oversee milking operations full-time, supervise staff, and ensure animal welfare in a supportive environment.

The role requires AQF Certificate III (or equivalent) with 2 years’ experience (or 3 years in lieu), strong safety practices, and the ability to lead a small team while maintaining high quality standards on a busy dairy farm.

Formación

• 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!

Responsabilidades

• Plan all aspects of the milk production process with the management team.
• Supervise milking shed and staff, including farm hands and Dairy Cattle Farm Operators.
• Operate milking plant and monitor equipment and temperatures.
• Coordinate and implement AI and breeding programs.
• Monitor calf health, nutrition and calving procedures.
• Plan and manage feedlots for livestock.
• Analyse product to maintain quality standards.
• Supervise animal health programs and handle ill animals.
• Ensure documentation and stock/inventory control.
• Record milk vat temperatures and cow IDs to calves.
• Assist with irrigation works.
• Handle and store chemicals per regulations.
• Operate farm vehicles and maintain sheds.
• Contribute to OH&S requirements and emergency responses.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Safety focus

Mechanical aptitude

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Autonomy

Problem solving

Empathy

Initiative

Driver's license

Educación

AQF Certificate III (or equivalent) + 2 years experience

Herramientas

Mobile plant operation tickets

Descripción del empleo

Regional Migration Australia in Dumbalk, Victoria, is seeking a Senior Dairy Cattle FarmWorker to oversee milking operations full-time, supervise staff, and ensure animal welfare in a supportive environment.

The role requires AQF Certificate III (or equivalent) with 2 years’ experience (or 3 years in lieu), strong safety practices, and the ability to lead a small team while maintaining high quality standards on a busy dairy farm.