Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Dairy Cattle Farm Operator to join our team.
Salary and Benefits:
The comprehensive salary package includes $65,835 pa (plus superannuation).
Required Skills and Experience:
* AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent)
* At least one (1) year of recent and relevant work experience
Job Summary:
This is a full-time position which may involve weekend or public holidays work and some unplanned hours of work where the need arises (paid accordingly).
Duties and 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;
* Understand 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; and
* Work at times without supervision