Dairy cattle farm operator

Location: Margaret River / Scott River region, Western Australia.

Position type: Full time.

• 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 such as farm machinery work.
• 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.

• Minimum 12 months experience with dairy farm experience.
• HR licence.

• On the job training.

Peninsula Downs Dairy is a large dairy farm in Western Australia's South West, known for large-scale milk production and modern farming practices.

Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 AUD per annum.

Job publish date: 19-05-2026. Job expiry date: 18-06-2026.