Dairy Cattle Farm Operator

This is a fantastic fulltime, permanent position where you will join a great group of people who look forward to welcoming you to their team in Kyabram, VIC.  We are a family owned run Dairy farm located on the outskirts of Kyabram which is about half an hour from both Echuca and Shepparton. We aim to supply the highest quality milk and dairy products from happy and contented cows. Our farm will peak this year with 600 cows. We have 320 acres on the home block and 600 acres on out blocks. 

Your Role

M and C Mullins Pty Ltd is looking for a skilled and experienced Dairy Cattle Farm Operators to join our team in Kyabram, Victoria. As a dairy cattle farm operator, you will be undertaking a variety of tasks throughout the seasons. This hands-on position will involve operating milking equipment, working as part of a team and maintaining machines for a safe and efficient work environment.

This is a fantastic full-time, permanent position where you will join a great group of people who look forward to welcoming you to their team.

Your Duties will include, but not limited to: 

• Milk cows through a 30 a side swing;
• Work effectively alongside a team of dairy workers; 
• Assess and report equipment not operating normally; 
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow safe work procedures;
• Maintain accurate records of Milk vat temperatures and cow numbers; 
• Assist in producing high quality milk outcomes across a number of different functions;
• Have the ability to work in a team and individually to solve or mitigate problems;
• Identify and treat common ailments and diseases;
• Perform Basic mechanical maintenance repairs to milking machinery; Report problems promptly to managers if issue cannot be resolved; 

About you

Experience is necessary. The successful applicant must have at least one year of relevant experience in the dairy industry.

To be considered for the role, it’s important you can address the following criteria:

• Experience is necessary; at least one year of relevant work experience in the recent years; 
• Recognized qualifications Certificate I or II in agriculture or Full-time relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualification;
• Must have a drivers licence; 
• Ability to work in a team and at times be flexible;
• Ability to work under supervision and at time without supervision and demonstrate responsibility;
• Knowledge of milking plant and farm equipment. 
• Commit to living in Kyabram, VIC long term 

Please contact us if you think you are right for this position.