Union Pastoral Co, as part of The Midfield Group, is one of Australia’s largest 100% family-owned companies, proudly producing top-quality dairy products. Based in Warrnambool, Victoria, we are now looking for a Dairy Cattle Farm Operator to assist with day-to-day farm management.
About you:
- You must be reliable, physically fit, and willing to work as part of a team
- You understand the importance of personal hygiene, attention to detail, and following procedures
- You have the right to work in Australia (38 hrs per week)
- You have a minimum of 1 year of previous related experience
- Certificate II or III in agriculture (or equivalent assessed by relevant authority) would be preferred, but not essential
- You must pass a drug & alcohol test and be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical if required
- You have already had a Q Fever vaccination or are willing to participate in the vaccination process
About the role:
- Assist in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains
- Operate milking plant and equipment in a safe manner, undertake multiple functions including reading and recording instrument information e.g., milk vat temperatures and cow numbers and matching cow ID to calves to produce a quality milk outcome
- Operate a dairy recycling system
- Calf feeding, including tubing colostrum
- Assisting with and/or performing irrigation works
- Inspect livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
- Transport, handle and store chemicals; prepare and apply chemicals
- Operate farm and dairy shed-related vehicles, plant and equipment
- Identify and report equipment not operating normally; maintain plant and machinery
- Where appropriately qualified, perform maintenance works on sheds, fixtures and fittings, fences and surrounds and install new or replacement equipment or fittings
- Transport stock, feed and equipment, if appropriately licensed
- Maintain records to ensure accurate information for stock and inventory control
- Ensure food safety regulatory requirements are met
- Contribute to and implement Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements
- Operate computer equipment and software packages requiring set-up and basic function operation
- Coordinate the response to emergencies for both occupational health and safety emergencies and animal welfare emergencies
- Participate in enterprise/industry training sessions and workshops as required
What we offer:
- Safe and supportive work environment
- Opportunity for career progression within our global organization
Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 AUD
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
