Dairy Farm Positions

Positions Available: Dairy Farm Positions

1. Dairy Farmers

• Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of relevant experience.

2. Agricultural Technicians

• Applicants must have at least a Diploma or 3 years of relevant experience.

3. Dairy Cattle Farm Operators

• Applicants must have at least an AQF Certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent) or at least 1 year of recent work experience

All applicants must meet the following criteria

• Patient, Hardworking, Resourceful, Trustworthy, Loyal, Efficient

• Understanding and passion for the Dairy industry

• Previous experience in a similar role.

• Constant monitoring of the Dairy Farm.

• Sound knowledge in Farming Techniques and Management.

• Demonstrate a broad and a coherent body of knowledge of milk source and composition

• In-depth understanding of the safety and quality factors that determine the acceptability of dairy products by consumers.

•To be able to work and communicate effectively as part of a team.

Duties for Dairy Farmer:

• Supervision of Animal Husbandry and Feed Management.

• Managing all dairy cattle, heifers, dry cows, and calves

• Managing plant equipment and infrastructure maintenance

• Achieving agreed budgeted and physical performance targets

• Managing milk harvesting, milk quality and staff rosters

• Ensuring compliance with workplace and OH&S Legislation

• Adhering of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Duties for Agricultural Technician:

• Manage the feeding program for springing cows.

• Inspecting and monitoring growth rates against targets.

• Nutrient Management Planning

• Arranging supply of vaccines, mineral supplements and another appropriate animal husbandry.

• Organise mating program for rising 2-year-olds

• Record all treatments to meet quality assurance requirements and farm policy.

• Select cows for Artificial Insemination, assist with semen selection. Mark inseminated cows and keep insemination records.

• Apply heat detection aids, identify, record, mark and draft cows on heat, segregate and prepare for insemination.

Duties for Dairy Cattle Farm Operator:

• Read and record instrument information i.e. Milk vat temperatures and cow numbers

• Undertake multiple functions, produce a quality outcome e.g. Farm machinery

• Operate milking plant and equipment.

• Operate standard measuring equipment

• Know general scientific terminology and assist with processes such as machine repair, artificial insemination, fertiliser mix design etc.

• Operate computerized system using menu options.

A remuneration package is between $63,000 - $90,000 plus Superannuation will be negotiated depending on skills and experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Flexible hours available
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $63,000 - $90,000 per year