Cattle Milking Specialist

This is a full-time position requiring the skills and experience of a qualified dairy cattle farm operator. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a range of tasks, including milking and attending to livestock, haymaking, and fencing.

• 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; and
• Understand 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.

The successful applicant will also contribute to the team in a specific role, providing input and assisting other team members. This position may involve weekend or public holidays work and some unplanned hours of work where the need arises (paid accordingly).

Qualifications:

• AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent);
• At least one year of recent and relevant work experience.

We offer comprehensive salary packages and a supportive work environment for our employees.