AddressThe Perry family operate a dairy at Tatura in Northern Victoria.
The dairy enterprise is milking 600 cows, calving twice a year.
Consisting of 200ha with 140ha irrigated and a support block of 200ha.
We have a family team who work together to ensure animal welfare is a focus and milk production is of the highest quality.
Our culture supports the health and safety of our employees and promotes a work-life balance
Key Responsibilities – duties include but are not limited to:
- Milk Harvesting – Manage the entire milking process following our milking procedures, identifying and treating cow health issues and overseeing cleaning procedures
- Animal Husbandry – Treat common cattle ailments, monitor calving cows, assist veterinarians when/if required, manage feeding programs, oversee calf management.
- Reproduction Management – In conjunction with farm management, develop the reproduction programs and implement them, including joining programs, heat detection, pregnancy testing and culling decisions
- Administration – Maintain herd records, using Easy Dairy in conjunction with SenseHub cow collars, oversee drug and dairy consumables and provide updates to farm management
- Plant Equipment and Infrastructure maintenance – Manage the maintenance of the dairy to the required standards, ensuring it’s kept in a clean and functional manner. Assist the farm maintenance manager in overseeing maintenance programs for vehicles, equipment, buildings and paddock infrastructure
Requirements:
- Proven experience with larger herd management including heat detection, animal health, milk quality and calf rearing
- Strong understanding of dairy farming practices, animal husbandry and herd management software
- Excellent leadership and communication skills (must speak fluent English), with the ability to lead and work within the team
- Ability to balance hands-on farm work with managerial responsibilities, demonstrating adaptability and effective time management
- A genuine passion for sustainable farming, animal welfare and farm safety
- Must have an Australian drivers licence and your own vehicle
- The successful applicant will be required to have a Diploma or at least 3 years relevant work experience
Benefits:
- On farm accommodation in a comfortable 3 bedroom house, 2 km’s away from the township of Tatura, provided as part of the salary package
- Opportunity for professional development and further education
Salary package negotiated with successful applicant, relative to experience
Job Type: Full time permanent
Salary: $80k - $100k per year, plus house
How to apply:
If you believe this position is for you and you are looking for a career opportunity, please submit your updated resume including 3 references to *****@perryfarms.com.au
Application Deadline: Monday 20th May
Please note, we may only contact you if your profile is suitable to the requirements of this position
