Dairy Cattle Farm Operator

Union Pastoral Co as part of The Midfield Group is one of Australia's largest 100% family-owned companies, proudly producing top quality dairy products. Based in the Warrnambool, Victoria, we are now looking for a Dairy Cattle Farm Operator to assist with day-to-day farm management.

About you:

• You must be reliable, physically fit and willing to work as part of a team
• You understand the importance of personal hygiene, attention to detail and following procedures
• You have the right to work in Australia (38 hrs per week)
• You have minimum 1 years previous related experience
• Certificate II or III agriculture (or equivalent assessed by relevant authority) would be prefered, but not essential
• 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

About the role:

• Assist in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains
• Operate milking plant and equipment in a safe manner, undertake multiple functions including reading and recording instrument information e.g., milk vat temperaturesand cow numbers and matching cow ID to calves to produce a quality milk outcome
• Operate a dairy recycling system
• Calf feeding, including tubing colostrum
• Assisting with and/or performing irrigation works
• Inspect livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
• Transport, handle and store chemicals; prepare and apply chemicals
• Operate farm and dairy shed-related vehicles, plant and equipment
• Identify and report equipment not operating normally, maintenance of plant and machinery
• 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
• Contribute to and implement Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements
• Operate computer equipment and software packages requiring set-up and basic function operation
• 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 Opportunity for career progression within our global organisation

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Union Pastoral Co is proud to be an equal opportunity employer