Dairy Cattle Farm Operator

Must have relevant agricultural experience, in a full-time capacity, for at least 1 or 2 years or have a Certificate II or III in Agriculture. The position is supervised by the farm manager/owner.

Uses their knowledge & skills to perform set procedures such as milking & attending to livestock, hay making & fencing.  Applies knowledge & skills, to multiple operations, involving basic levels of problem solving & decision making.  Has an appreciation of the overall processes involved in dairy farming.

Duties:

●    Operate milking plant & equipment

●    Identify & report equipment not operating normally

●    Work co-operatively as part of a team

●    Read & record instrument information i.e. milk vat temperatures & cow numbers

●    Understands the principles of safe working

●    Undertake multiple functions, produce a quality outcome e.g. farm machinery

●    Maintain machinery, undertake adjustments & size changes

●    Solve problems & make decisions within given guidelines

●    Know general scientific terminology & assist with processes such as machine 

        repair, Artificial insemination, fertilizer mix design etc

●    Operate standard measuring equipment

●    Operate computerized systems using menu options

●    Contribute to the team in a specific role, providing input & assisting other team

        members

●    Work at times, without supervision

Accommodation provided