Job Description
DAIRY CATTLE FARM OPERATOR
Location: Whittingham, NSW ****
Tenure: Full-time, Permanent
Comprehensive salary package from
$68,864 pa
(plus superannuation)
Required Skills and Experience
At least an AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent)
At least one (1) year of recent and relevant work experience
Position Summary
On behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is looking for a skilled and experienced Dairy Cattle Farm Operator who can use their knowledge and skills to perform set procedures such as milking and attending to livestock, haymaking, and fencing, then apply the knowledge and skills to multiple operations involving basic levels of problem solving and decision making and has an appreciation of the overall processes involved in a dairy farm. 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 cooperatively as part of a team
Read and record instrument information (e.g., milk vat temperatures and cow numbers)
Understand the principles of safe working
Undertake multiple functions to 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
Work at times without supervision
How to Apply
Qualified applicants may apply online.
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