Dairy Cattle Farm Operator

Description:

Warren Graham and Murphy

Coonmoor Pastoral Co. Waverley Farm has a position for a Dairy Cattle Farm Operator on its dairy farm. The farm's two dairies milk 1,100 cows per day and require a reliable and experienced dairy operator. The farm is located in Maffra in Victoria.

Competitive salary

A supportive and collaborative work-place

Training and development opportunities

Commitment to OH&S

• Operate milking plant and equipment.
• Identify and report equipment not operating normally.
• Work co-operatively as part of a team.
• Read and record instrument information, i.e. Milk vat temperatures and cow numbers.
• Understands the principles of safe working.
• Undertake multiple functions, 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 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.

• Previous experience working on a dairy farm, preferably one or two years or a Certificate II or III in a dairy related qualification
• Strong knowledge of cattle management, including nutrition, breeding, and health care
• Familiarity with dairy farming practices and principles
• Ability to operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Organisational and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and leadership abilities
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Team player
• Reliable and punctual

About Company

Coonmoor Pastoral Co. Waverley Farm is located in Maffra in Gippsland, Victoria. It it consists of two dairies and milks 1,500 cows per day. The McArthur family work together to ensure animal welfare is paramount and milk production is of the highest quality.

The family is committed to staff occupational health and safety.

Salary: $66000-74000

Job Publish: 28-03-2025

Job Expire: 27-04-2025

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