About the roleJoin a modern 1200-cow operation with excellent equipment, supportive team culture and consistent roster.
Single-person accommodation is available at cost.Key responsibilitiesPlan, organise and coordinate daily dairy operations focused on milk production and herd welfare.Implement breeding, calving and herd fertility programs; assist with heifer rearing.Monitor animal health and welfare; manage biosecurity risks and treatment schedules.Manage feeding and nutrition programs; oversee water supply, pasture management and fodder cropping.Organise and carry out milking routines (30-aside double-up dairy, ADF, auto cup removers); sterilise and maintain milking plant/equipment; collect and grade milk.Direct general farm maintenance: fencing, sheds, laneways, water and irrigation infrastructure; operate tractors, loaders and other machinery.Maintain accurate production and herd records; use farm tech/data for decision-making; plan production to market conditions.Arrange transport and sale/collection of milk and livestock as required.Select, train, supervise and roster staff and contractors to meet production targets and WHS/animal-welfare standards.
Additional duties from site operationsMove herd to and from paddocks; general dairy clean-up and maintenance.General farm work as required and safe vehicle/machinery operation.What you'll bringPhysical fitness to handle sustained farm work and variable weather.Valid and current driver's licence and reliable transport to/from work.Prior dairy/livestock hands-on experience is required.
(large-scale operation experience highly regarded).
Strong animal-welfare focus, record-keeping discipline and ability to work rostered hours (including early starts, weekends and public holidays as required).
Why join usModern equipment, structured roster (6/3), and stable, permanent employment.Competitive, above-award package within $75k–$85k depending on skills and experience.Training and development with a reputable dairy in northern Victoria.