Dairy Farm Hand
Trade · Heytesbury Lower, South West Coast VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Have you milked cows or worked with cattle, whether back home in the Philippines or overseas? This Dairy Farm Hand role is a genuine, verified job offering hands-on work in an established dairy operation in Victoria, Australia.
We need someone practical and dependable who feels at ease around cattle and knows that animal care has to be consistent. You will be part of the whole rhythm of the farm: milking, feeding, looking after the herd, helping at calving time and general farm work.
It is more than a basic farm-hand job. You will work in a structured, large-scale dairy setting, build your Australian industry experience and help keep the farm running well every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Help with milking every day using a rotary dairy
- Move and handle dairy cattle in a safe, efficient way
- Keep an eye on the health and wellbeing of the herd and spot animals that need extra care or attention
- Help cows through calving and look after newborn calves
- Feed and care for calves following the farm's routines
- Run feeding equipment and deliver feed to the livestock
- Lend a hand with dairy work across several farm locations
- Clean and maintain the dairy facilities as part of the routine, and take on general farm tasks as needed
- Keep the workplace safe and hygienic, following animal welfare and workplace procedures
- Work well with farm management and the rest of the team
- Finish scheduled jobs accurately and on time
Requirements & Eligibility
- Experience on a dairy farm or working with livestock, plus hands-on cattle handling experience
- A working knowledge of basic dairy routines and how to care for animals
- Experience with milking will be highly regarded
- Able to work safely around large livestock and farm machinery
- Fit enough to stand, walk and do manual work for long periods
- A strong work ethic and the willingness to take initiative, with a reliable, punctual and self-motivated attitude
- Good communication and people skills, along with strong organisation and time management
- Able to follow instructions and set farm procedures
- Comfortable working on your own and as part of a team
- You must have a valid driver's licence and access to your own vehicle
- Willing to live and work in Victoria
- Sponsorship is available for the right applicant; because of the accommodation available, this is a one-person position
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