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Dairy Cattle Farm Operators
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Operate and maintain dairy milking systems, farm machinery and facilities while completing routine servicing and cleaning.
- Monitor livestock health and behaviour, apply animal husbandry practices, and support artificial insemination and other farm tasks.
- Record farm and milk production data, follow WHS and animal welfare standards, and work collaboratively with the farm team.
About us
Located in Warragoon NSW 2710, Waters Dairy is a dairy farm seeking for full-time Dairy Cattle Farm Operators to join our team. We are committed to maintaining a healthy workplace culture designed to support and elevate your long-term career aspirations.
Job responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and maintain modern dairy milking systems and related equipment.
- Observe livestock health and behaviour, promptly reporting any issues or concerns.
- Detect and report machinery faults, breakdowns, or operational problems.
- Accurately record farm data, including milk yields, vat temperatures, and herd numbers.
- Maintain detailed farm records and utilise computer-based farm management systems.
- Implement effective animal care and husbandry practices as part of daily operations.
- Operate farm machinery and carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and adjustments.
- Support artificial insemination programs, fertiliser spreading, and other general farm tasks.
- Clean, sanitise, and maintain dairy facilities and milking equipment to industry standards.
- Collaborate with supervisors and team members to ensure smooth and efficient farm operations.
- Comply with all Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) requirements while promoting high animal welfare standards.
What we are looking for
- Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrate practical, hands-on experience in dairy or livestock farming
- Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Manage workloads efficiently while maintaining strong attention to detail
- Maintain the physical capability required to meet the daily demands of farm work
What we offer
- A competitive annual salary of $71,481 plus superannuation.
- A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive team environment.
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Skills
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