Union Pastoral Co as part of The Midfield Group is one of Australia's largest 100% family-owned companies, proudly producing high quality dairy products.
Based in the Warrnambool, Victoria, we are now seeking a reliable and motivated Livestock Feeding & Machinery Operator to join our team for the livestock feeding season, with the opportunity to transition into a broader machinery operation role within the business once the feeding season concludes.
This is a hands-on position and suited to someone who takes pride in livestock performance, machinery care, and working as part of a large, well-structured farming operation.
About You :
* Experience with livestock feeding systems (preferred but not essential)
* Confident operating tractors and agricultural machinery
* Mechanical aptitude and respect for equipment
* A Strong work ethic and attention to detail
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
* Commitment to safety and animal welfare
About the Role :
* Daily feeding of livestock using mixer wagons and silage feed-out equipment
* Accurate ration mixing and feed delivery to maintain animal health and performance
* Monitoring feed intakes and reporting any issues with stock or rations
* General feed pad and yard cleanliness and organisation
* Operation of modern agricultural machinery including: JBC, John Deere, Case, Fendt Tractors
* Safe and efficient operation of feeding equipment
* Basic machinery maintenance, servicing checks, and fault reporting
* Opportunity to move into a wider machinery operation role outside of the feeding season, including cropping, harvest support, and general farm machinery operations
What We Offer :
* Secure seasonal role with pathway to ongoing machinery work
* Modern, well-maintained machinery fleet
* Supportive team environment within a large-scale farming operation
* On-the-Job training and support from experienced operators
* Stable employment within a long-established, family-owned Australian business
The Union Pastoral Co is proud to be an equal opportunity employer