Cattle Herder

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Dairy Cattle Farm Operator to join our team.

Job Description:

Maintain the health and well-being of dairy cattle, including milking and feeding operations. Operate and maintain farm equipment and machinery, including tractors and milking plants.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• At least an AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent)
• At least one (1) year of recent and relevant work experience

Benefits:

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).

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.;
• 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; and
• Work at times without supervision.