AddressRegional Migration Australia
We are seeking an experienced Dairy Cattle Farm Operator to undertake responsibilities associated with the daily operations of the farm. Working collaboratively within your team to achieve consistent compliance with guidelines and policy.
Benefits- Competitive remuneration of $55,000 to $75,000 per annum
- Great working environment and ability to contribute to the success of the farm.
- Strong culture of training and support.
- Sponsorship options if required.
Responsibilities of this role will include:
- The operation of milking plant and equipment.
- The operation of standardised and specialist farm equipment (incl. tractors, front end loaders etc).
- Calving down, calf rearing and herd management, including the treatment and recording of issues, insemination, feeding out etc.
- General horticultural activities and crop management, including soil preparation, planting, fertilising, harvesting, fencing etc.
- Reading and recording instrument information (ie. VAT temperatures, cow numbers etc).
- Maintaining machinery and equipment, undertaking adjustments and reporting faults.
- Operating standard measuring equipment.
- Operating computerised systems.
- Undertaking sanitisation processes to company and legislative standards.
The ideal candidates for these opportunities will have:
- An AQF Certificate II or III (or equivalent) OR a minimum of 1 year 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.
- 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.
- 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!
Nestled just an hour’s drive from the picturesque Gippsland Lakes and 90 Mile Beach, within a region boasting some of the state’s most scenic national parks and exceptional paddock to plate experiences is the small farming community of Nambrok. This little haven is home to Udder Views.
Udder Views currently milks around 2,000 head of cattle daily across two farms over their 2,600 acre properties.
Priding themselves on excellence in animal welfare, a quality product and a supportive and safety conscious working culture, Udder Views are now seeking a senior team member to assist with the management of the production processes and animal welfare components of the business.
Disclaimer: This job is posted through WorkinAUS platform.
Salary: $55000-75000
Job Publish: 09-05-2024
Job Expire: 08-06-2024
