Vacancy Listing Dates 7/08/2024 to 4/09/2024
Please Quote Reference Number 96947
- Experienced and reliable Senior Dairy Farm Hand
- Attractive remuneration - $80,000 package
- Join Four Leas Entities - Based in Terang, VIC
Four Leas Entities Pty Ltd are currently looking for a Senior Dairy Farm Hand (Mixed Operator, Maintenance and Production) to join our team based in Terang, VIC.
Position requirements
To be considered for this position, you must hold a relevant vocational certificate or substantial experience in a similar dairy farm hand role.
You will also need to demonstrate:
- Initiative and be a self-starter
- Attention to detail & great communication skills
- A great work ethic and be punctual
- Reliability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a very small team
You will be responsible for meeting farm goals in terms of production, stock, feed, environment, machinery, and people management. Can monitor, analyse, interpret, and report appropriate benchmarks. Ensures farm policies and plans are implemented. Is responsible for meeting the budget and accountable for farm expenses.
Animals:
- Calving cows & heifers down
- Being able to diagnose calving issues and treat pre-calving and post calving diseases (Milk Fever, Ketosis, etc)
- Collecting cows and calves
- Following fresh cow induction procedures for both the Robotic and Rotary dairies
- Be able to assist with drying cows off, vaccinating and health treatments
- Assisting with the calf rearing as needed
- Feeding calves, young stock and dry cows (filling grain feeders, delivering feed via bale feeders etc)
- Preparing and delivering mixer wagon ration to milking herds & young stock as required
- Assisting with young stock management
Dairies:
- Can milk, unassisted in a 50-unit fully automated rotary (120-250 cows)
- Can Identify and treat basic ailments including mastitis, pneumonia, lameness etc
- Can identify and fix issues within the dairy and plant (Clusters, wash, string and cup removers, teat spray etc)
- Is technologically able to learn software and systems (this is imperative with our robotic system)
- Ability to learn the technology and read the information it gives us
- If you can use a smart phone, the rest is easy
Machinery / Field Work:
- Can operate and maintain side by sides, tractors, telehandlers, manure spreaders, and associated implements
- Can fix and maintain fences, water troughs and water supplies
- Can work independently on new fencing, new water lines etc
- Can do other farm maintenance and development as required
- Experienced with harvesting; soil / paddock preparation, planting and harvesting
This is a permanent full time position and a remuneration package of $80,000 including guaranteed overtime and accommodation will be offered to the successful candidate.
APPLY NOW through our online application form - https://www.netyourjob.com.au/jobs/96947.php
Please Quote Reference Number 96947
- Experienced and reliable Senior Dairy Farm Hand
- Attractive remuneration - $80,000 package
- Join Four Leas Entities - Based in Terang, VIC
Four Leas Entities Pty Ltd are currently looking for a Senior Dairy Farm Hand (Mixed Operator, Maintenance and Production) to join our team based in Terang, VIC.
Position requirements
To be considered for this position, you must hold a relevant vocational certificate or substantial experience in a similar dairy farm hand role.
You will also need to demonstrate:
- Initiative and be a self-starter
- Attention to detail & great communication skills
- A great work ethic and be punctual
- Reliability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a very small team
You will be responsible for meeting farm goals in terms of production, stock, feed, environment, machinery, and people management. Can monitor, analyse, interpret, and report appropriate benchmarks. Ensures farm policies and plans are implemented. Is responsible for meeting the budget and accountable for farm expenses.
Animals:
- Calving cows & heifers down
- Being able to diagnose calving issues and treat pre-calving and post calving diseases (Milk Fever, Ketosis, etc)
- Collecting cows and calves
- Following fresh cow induction procedures for both the Robotic and Rotary dairies
- Be able to assist with drying cows off, vaccinating and health treatments
- Assisting with the calf rearing as needed
- Feeding calves, young stock and dry cows (filling grain feeders, delivering feed via bale feeders etc)
- Preparing and delivering mixer wagon ration to milking herds & young stock as required
- Assisting with young stock management
Dairies:
- Can milk, unassisted in a 50-unit fully automated rotary (120-250 cows)
- Can Identify and treat basic ailments including mastitis, pneumonia, lameness etc
- Can identify and fix issues within the dairy and plant (Clusters, wash, string and cup removers, teat spray etc)
- Is technologically able to learn software and systems (this is imperative with our robotic system)
- Ability to learn the technology and read the information it gives us
- If you can use a smart phone, the rest is easy
Machinery / Field Work:
- Can operate and maintain side by sides, tractors, telehandlers, manure spreaders, and associated implements
- Can fix and maintain fences, water troughs and water supplies
- Can work independently on new fencing, new water lines etc
- Can do other farm maintenance and development as required
- Experienced with harvesting; soil / paddock preparation, planting and harvesting
This is a permanent full time position and a remuneration package of $80,000 including guaranteed overtime and accommodation will be offered to the successful candidate.
APPLY NOW through our online application form - https://www.netyourjob.com.au/jobs/96947.php
