Dairy cattle farmer, Riverslea VIC

About this job

Machonochie Farms is a dairy producer in Riverslea, VIC, looking for a Dairy Cattle Farmer to join their team. This is a permanent full-time role.

Your work will include:

• Breeding and raising dairy cattle, monitoring breeding activities and supporting calving
• Daily herd monitoring to maintain health and condition, identifying illness early and coordinating veterinary care
• Managing pasture growth and providing the right mix of fodder for the cows
• Safely moving cattle between paddocks to maximize grazing and maintain pasture quality
• Conducting daily milking operations, including operating milking systems, cleaning equipment, monitoring milk quality, and coordinating milk storage and collection
• Maintaining dairy sheds, cattle yards, and grazing lands, including fertilising pastures and controlling weeds and pests
• Fixing and maintaining fences, farm machinery, and water trough systems
• Coordinating milk collection and sale, and arranging purchase, sale, and transport of cattle
• Tracking milk yields, breeding cycles, and farm records to analyze performance and plan ahead
• Managing farm finances, including budgets, expenses, and cash flow
• Training and supervising farm hands and contractors

What you need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Farm/Agribusiness Management, or a closely related field is highly desirable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to follow procedures
• Attention to detail and good time management
• Physical fitness and stamina for the active demands of dairy farming

What they offer:

• Competitive annual salary of $83,200 plus superannuation
• Supportive, forward-thinking work environment

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Originally listed on Workforce Australia.