The Farm
We are a family‑owned, 500‑cow dairy farm at Cowwarr.
We're a growing and developing business, looking for a reliable 2IC - Assistant Farm Manager for a long‑term role.
Dairy is a 28 a side swing over herringbone with stall gates and cup removers.
The Job
This is a hands‑on role where you will support the Farm Manager in all day‑to‑day operations, we have plans for growth and development and are looking for a motivated 2IC to join our team of 3-4 others, executing our operational plans, growing and learning with us.
Main duties/Area to oversee
- Rostering, time management, teaching and guidance to other employees.
- Executing operational plans made with farm manager.
- Aiming for and reporting on agreed key farm KPIs.
- Prioritise and enforce safe working practices and policies.
- Dairy shed operations, and maintaining plant hygiene.
- Herd health and record keeping, identifying and treating problems.
- Calving and calf rearing.
- Basic machinery operation (feeding etc).
- General farm upkeep (fences, water troughs, etc.).
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in the dairy industry.
- Especially good people management skills and experience is essential.
- Minimum 3-5 years of dairy industry experience required.
- Genuinely valuable with cows and high standards for animal welfare.
- You need to be reliable, honest, respectful, able to take responsibility, want to learn and teach, and lead by example.
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Required Skill Profession
Management & Leadership