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
The Union Pastoral Co is proud to be an equal prospect employer
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📌 Dairy Cattle Farm Operator (Warrnambool)
🏢 midfield trading
📍 Warrnambool