Dairy Farm Hand
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Warrnambool, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Up early and comfortable around cows? A large dairy operation in Warrnambool, Victoria wants a practical, dependable Dairy Farm Hand to join the full daily rhythm of the farm, building Australian industry experience in a structured setting.
Expect milking on a rotary dairy, moving and handling cattle, watching herd health, helping at calving and caring for newborn calves, running feeding equipment and keeping the dairy clean. Work can take you across several farm locations, and you will need a driver's licence and your own transport. Sponsorship is available for the right applicant.
On your CV, describe the stock you have handled, any milking systems you have used and your licence. Prepare a rotary dairy farm hand CV with Build AI CV that shows a steady work record.
Key Responsibilities
- Take part in daily milking on a rotary dairy
- Move and handle cattle safely and efficiently, watching their health and wellbeing and flagging any animal that needs attention
- Assist with calving, and feed and care for newborn calves according to farm routines
- Operate feeding equipment and distribute feed to the herd
- Support dairy work across more than one farm site, clean and maintain the dairy and pick up general farm tasks
- Follow animal welfare and workplace procedures for safe, hygienic conditions, and work with management and colleagues to finish scheduled jobs accurately and on time
Requirements & Eligibility
- Experience on a dairy farm or with livestock, including practical cattle handling
- Knows basic dairy routines and animal care
- Milking experience will be highly regarded
- Works safely around large animals and farm machinery
- Fit enough to stand, walk and do manual work for long periods
- Hard-working, reliable, punctual and self-motivated, and happy to use initiative
- Communicates well, stays organised and manages time effectively
- Follows instructions and set farm procedures, working alone or with others
- Must hold a valid driver's licence and have access to your own vehicle
- Willing to live and work in Victoria
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