Brief Description
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 the 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 minimum 1 years previous related experience
* Certificate II or III agriculture (or equivalent assessed by relevant authority) would be prefered, 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 temperaturesand 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, maintenance of 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
* Salary range: AUD65, ,000 per annum
* Safe and supportive work environment
* Opportunity for career progression within our global organisation
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Union Pastoral Co is proud to be an equal opportunity employer