Dairy Cattle Farm Operator

About the role

The Dairy Cattle Farm Operator will support day‑to‑day management of our Warrnambool dairy farm, ensuring safe milking operations, animal welfare and compliance with food‑safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in controlled breeding experiments to improve livestock strains.
• Operate milking plant and related equipment, record milk vat temperatures, cow numbers and calf IDs.
• Run the dairy recycling system and perform calf feeding, including colostrum tubing.
• Carry out irrigation work, chemical handling, transport, storage and application.
• Operate farm vehicles, plant and equipment; identify and report faults.
• Perform maintenance on sheds, fences, fixtures and install new equipment where qualified.
• Maintain accurate records for stock, inventory and food‑safety compliance.
• Implement Occupational Health & Safety procedures and respond to health, safety or animal‑welfare emergencies.
• Use computer software for data entry and basic equipment set‑up.

Required profile

• Reliable, physically fit and able to work as part of a team.
• Strong personal hygiene, attention to detail and adherence to procedures.
• Legal right to work in Australia (full‑time, 38 hrs/week).
• Minimum 1 year related experience.
• Certificate II/III in Agriculture preferred (or equivalent).
• Willingness to undergo drug & alcohol testing and pre‑employment medical.
• Q‑Fever vaccination completed or willingness to be vaccinated.

Required skills

• Milking plant operation
• Dairy recycling system operation
• Calf feeding (colostrum tubing)
• Irrigation equipment handling
• Chemical handling and application
• Farm vehicle operation
• Equipment maintenance and installation
• Record‑keeping for stock and inventory
• Food‑safety compliance
• Occupational Health & Safety procedures
• Basic computer software operation

What we offer

• Salary range: AUD 65,000 – 70,000 per annum
• Safe and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for career progression within a global organisation