Dairy Cattle Farm Operator

Company: Longflat Agri

Location: Bodalla, New South Wales 2545

Salary: $65,835 – $73,150

Longflat is a family run business milking 350 cows on a split calving pattern.

We have a 140 Hectare milking platform with pivot irrigation. A self-sufficient, grass based, operation producing all fodder on farm.

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

About You

The successful applicant will ideally have previous experience in a similar environment, however, we also welcome applications from those who are looking to build their skills in a stable, long term and fulfilling role.

• 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

Duties

• 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

Full time permanent employment, 72 hours per fortnight.

Leave entitlements as per the National Employment Standard (NES).

Penalties and overtime paid at Award Rates

Safe and supportive work environment

If you believe you are suitable, please submit a current resume or directly contact us via email [email protected]. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer