31 Jul
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Sociable Tech
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Wollongong
31 Jul
Sociable Tech
Wollongong
Job Info
Location: Jamberoo, NSW
Salary: $60,001 - $80,000
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
The Trustee for Mirvona Dairies Trust Position : Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker Company: Mirvona Dairies Location: Jamberoo NSW **** Salary: $79,****** + Superannuation (Annual) Job Type: Full time About Us Mirvona Dairies Pty Ltd is a progressive dairy farming business located in Jamberoo, New South Wales.
The business operates a modern dairy enterprise focused on producing high-quality milk while maintaining high standards of animal welfare, pasture management, and sustainable farming practices.
Mirvona Dairies is committed to continuous improvement through efficient herd management, modern farming techniques, and maintaining a safe and productive workplace.
About the Role An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Dairy Cattle Farmer to join our dairy farming team.
The successful applicant will take a leading role in managing daily dairy operations, herd health, milk production, breeding programs, and supervising junior farm staff to ensure efficient and profitable farm operations.
Key Responsibility: plan all aspects of milk production processes including management and coordination of milking shed routines; coordinate and implement reproductive programs, including artificial insemination and herd fertility management, detection of oestrous and pregnancy; assist in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains; implement calving procedures, including the ability to physically conduct unsupervised internal assessments to minimise the incidence of still births or injuries to cow or calf; plan and manage pastures and crops for livestock production and develop livestock feeding plans.
analyse produce to set and maintain standards of quality; supervise animal health programs,
handle sick or injured animals and maintain an optimal environment for the wellbeing of livestock consistent with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines – Cattle; supervise work routines and staff performance of less experienced employees such as an assistant farmhand; implement and monitor quality assurance procedures, ensuring compliance and that all relevant documentation is kept current; 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; 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.
Skills: Demonstrated expertise in dairy herd management, including milk production, reproductive programs, calving, and animal health.
Strong knowledge of pasture, crop, and livestock nutrition management to maximise herd productivity and milk quality.
Proven ability to operate, monitor, and maintain dairy farm machinery, milking systems, irrigation equipment, and related plant safely and efficiently.
Experience supervising farm staff, implementing quality assurance systems, and ensuring compliance with food safety, animal welfare, and workplace health and safety requirements.
Excellent organisational, record-keeping, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage daily farm operations independently.
About you
(a) at least an AQF certificate III (or equivalent) and at least two years recent and relevant work experience; or
(b) at least three (3) years of recent and relevant work experience.
Why join us Join Mirvona Dairies and be part of a progressive dairy operation where your expertise will make a real impact.
Enjoy a leadership role with genuine responsibility, modern farm systems, and the chance to contribute to a productive, supportive, and safety-focused team.
About Company Mirvona Dairies Pty Ltd is a progressive dairy farming business located in Jamberoo, New South Wales.
The business operates a modern dairy enterprise focused on producing high-quality milk while maintaining high standards of animal welfare, pasture management, and sustainable farming practices.
Mirvona Dairies is committed to continuous improvement through efficient herd management, modern farming techniques, and maintaining a safe and productive workplace.
Work Type: Full time Salary: $*********** Job Publish: ********** Job Expire: ********** Apply Link: ?
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📌 Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker (Wollongong)
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📍 Wollongong