Union Pastoral Co is one of Australia's largest 100% family-owned companies, proudly producing top quality dairy products. Based in the Warrnambool VIC area we are now looking for a Senior 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 3 years previous related experience
- You have at least Certificate III Agriculture (or equivalent assessed by relevant authority)
- 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:
- 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 minimize 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
- 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
What we offer:
- Salary range: from AUD65,000 - 70,000 per annum
- Full time permanent employment 38 hours per week. Leave entitlements as per the National Employment Standard (NES). Penalties and overtime paid at Award rates
- Safe and supportive work environment
- Opportunity for career progression within our global organization
- Reimbursement of pre-employment medical expenses (after 6 months continuous employment)
If you believe you are suitable for any of these positions, please apply via this website ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A CURRENT RESUME .
The Union Pastoral Co. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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 3 years previous related experience
- You have at least Certificate III Agriculture (or equivalent assessed by relevant authority)
- 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:
- 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 minimize 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
- 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
What we offer:
- Salary range: from AUD65,000 - 70,000 per annum
- Full time permanent employment 38 hours per week. Leave entitlements as per the National Employment Standard (NES). Penalties and overtime paid at Award rates
- Safe and supportive work environment
- Opportunity for career progression within our global organization
- Reimbursement of pre-employment medical expenses (after 6 months continuous employment)
If you believe you are suitable for any of these positions, please apply via this website ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A CURRENT RESUME .
The Union Pastoral Co. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
