[ref. p24301316] Sydney - Dairy Cattle Farm Operator

Salary: $65,835 - $73,150

The dairy is a 22 aside swing over herringbone, with all calves raised on farm through a robotic feed system.

• You must be reliable, physically fit and willing to work as part of a team
• Have the knowledge and skills to perform set procedures such as milking and attending to livestock, haymaking, and fencing.
• Have knowledge and skills to multiple operations involving basic levels of problem solving and decision making.
• Have an appreciation of the overall processes involved in a dairy farm.
• You understand the importance of personal hygiene, attention to detail and following procedures
• AQF certificate II or III (or equivalent), or two years of recent and relevant work experience in lieu of the formal qualification. Note: a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
• You must pass a drug & alcohol test and be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical if required
• You have already had a Q Fever vaccination or are willing to participate in the vaccination process

• Operate milking plant and equipment in a safe manner, undertake multiple functions including reading and recording instrument information e.g., milk vat temperatures and cow numbers and matching cow ID to calves to produce a quality milk outcome
• work co-operatively as part of a team
• Contribute to and implement Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements
• Operate farm and dairy shed-related vehicles, plant and equipment
• Identify and report equipment not operating normally, perform maintenance of plant and machinery
• Operate computer equipment and software packages requiring set-up and basic function operation
• 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.
• Must hold current Artificial Insemination certificate and assist in controlled breeding programs
• Maintain current Calf feeding protocol, including tubing colostrum, and minimization of calf diseases
• Assisting with and/or performing irrigation duties
• Inspect livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed programs
• Transport, handle and store chemicals; prepare and apply chemicals
• Where appropriately qualified, perform maintenance works on sheds, fixtures and fittings, fences and surrounds and install new or replacement equipment or fittings
• Transport stock, feed and equipment, if appropriately licensed
• Maintain records to ensure accurate information for stock and inventory control
• Ensure food safety regulatory requirements are met
• Coordinate the response to emergencies for both occupational health and safety emergencies and animal welfare emergencies
• Participate in enterprise/industry training sessions and workshops as required

What We offer:

Safe and supportive work environment

If you believe you are suitable, please submit a current resume or directly contact us via email broady1234@bigpond.com. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer