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Dairy Cattle Farm Operator

  • Tallangatta South VIC
  • Farm Labour, Farming, Animals & Conservation
  • Intermediate / Mid-Level
  • Tallangatta South VIC
  • Farm Labour, Farming, Animals & Conservation
  • Intermediate / Mid-Level
  • 12 people applied for this job
  • Full-time
  • On-site
  • Posted on: September 20
  • Deadline: October 21
  • $80000 – $80000 Yearly

Perks & Benefits

  • On-site parking
  • Rostered days off (RDOs)

Job Description

Company name who will be the employer is A COLCLOUGH & J COLCLOUGH trading as Mitta Park Pty Ltd

A Dairy Cattle Farm Operator is responsible for supporting the daily operations of a dairy farm by assisting with the care and management of livestock and maintaining farm productivity. Duties typically include milking cows, feeding and watering livestock, monitoring animal health and reporting concerns, cleaning and maintaining dairy facilities, operating basic farm machinery and equipment, assisting with pasture and fencing maintenance, and ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate milking plant and equipment.
  • Identify and report equipment not operating normally.
  • Work co-operatively as part of a team.
  • Read and record instrument information, i.e. Milk vat temperatures and cow numbers.
  • Understands the principles of safe working.
  • Undertake multiple functions, produce a quality outcome e.g. farm machinery.
  • Maintain machinery, undertake adjustments and size changes.
  • Solve problems and make decisions within given guidelines.
  • Know general scientific terminology and assist with processes such as machine repair, artificial insemination, fertiliser mix design etc.
  • Operate standard measuring equipment.
  • Operate computerised systems using menu options.
  • Contribute to the team in a specific role, providing input and assisting other team members.
  • Work at times without supervision.
  • Makes decisions about animal health and reports to supervisor
  • Follow treatment plans and protocols

Skill & Experience

  • Previous dairy farming experience (essential)
  • Competency in tractor driving and operating feeding implements
  • Good understanding of animal welfare and farm practices
  • Physically fit and capable of manual work
  • Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong teamwork skills
  • Able to work a 7 day roster including morning and evening shifts, public holidays and weekends.

Job Location

Two Worlds Migration

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Founded since:

2022

Industry:

Legal, Other

Location:

7 Lakeside Blvd, Lara VIC 3212

Jobs:

1 open position

Application ends: October 21
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