SITUATIONS VACANT

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Dairy Farm Hand to be part of a dedicated team on a modern 300 cow freestall dairy operation in Central West, New South Wales.

Our client is focused on a high level of management and production, adopting the latest in technology and methods.  A clean and safe working environment is provided in modern and well maintained facilities.

The successful applicant must have previous experience in the dairy industry who enjoys working with cows and outdoors.  You will have a sound knowledge of cow health and experience with machinery.  An AI Certificate would also be an advantage.

Duties will include

• Milking
• Assisting with herd management including heat detection and AI
• Mixing and feeding TMR
• Assisting with hay and silage production
• Replacement rearing
• General duties

Our client offers

• Above award wages
• 40-45 hours per week
• Some weekend work involved
• Immediate start

A current driver’s licence is essential.

All applicants are to email their application to include a cover letter and CV/Resume with references to cfmdairy@bigpond.com

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Our client is seeking an experienced, competent and reliable Casual Relief Milker for their 200 cow dairy farm situated at Strathmerton in Northern Victoria.

The successful applicant must have previous milk harvesting experience and enjoy working with cows. Excellent herd health and stockmanship skills together with attention to detail is paramount.  

The dairy is a 24 swing over herringbone with cup removers.

The position offered is 1 weekend per month (4-6 milkings am/pm).  Possibly other milkings - negotiable.

A current driver's licence is essential.

Please email a cover letter and CV/ Resume with references to cfmdairy@bigpond.com

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An opportunity has become available for an experienced and self-motivated Dairy Operator on our client’s large scale dairy enterprise which is ideally located at Scotts Flat, Singleton in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales (10km’s to major township which offers excellent facilities – school bus at front gate - 1 hour to Newcastle).

The farm consists of 400ha which is irrigated. Dairy is 24 aside rapid exit herringbone – milking 400 cows – Feed pad.

Employment Specifics

The successful applicant must have a genuine interest in the dairy industry who enjoys working with animals and also outdoors.  Experience with milk harvesting is a must.  You will work under the direction of the owners and must be honest, reliable, efficient and self-motivated.  You will ideally have the following:-

• Experience in animal health / husbandry
• AI experience an advantage, but not essential
• Experience with tractor & machinery operation
• Excellent work ethics, good communication skills with attention to detail
• Be able to work in a strong team environment as well as independently
• General farming knowledge

Duties will include, but not limited to

• Milk harvesting
• Herd health / mastitis control / treatments
• AI / reproduction programs
• Assisting with Irrigation
• Mixing feed / feeding out to milking herd / springers
• General farm and maintenance work

Our client offers:-

• Attractive remuneration package depending on experience
• Comfortable home on farm available
• Rotating roster system
• Long term position
• Flexible start date

A current driver’s licence is required.

Please email a current CV/Resume with references to this office.

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Our client who is a family owned and operated farming enterprise is seeking a self motivated dairy farm hand to assist with day to day operation of their 300 cow dairy herd - milking all year round.  Must have some experience in milking and operating tractors. Must have a willingness to work in a team environment

Job Description/Duties:

• Assisting with milking
• Record keeping . Paddock treatment records
• Current Driver's License
• Current Chemical Certificate (or willing to complete training)
• Experience in operating tractors: mixer wagons, slashing, spraying
• Fencing and Maintenance duties

Our client offers -  above award wages - 5 days per week - roster to include some weekends

No accommodation available on farm at present. Can assist in finding rental property in nearby towns (5-20 km's away).

All applicant's to email a cover letter with current CV/Resume and references to this office.

A position has become available for an experienced, competent and reliable part time Milker on our clients 750+ cow dairy operation situated at Undera in Northern Victoria.

The successful applicant must have previous experience in the dairy industry with excellent herd health and stockmanship skills.  Rotary Dairy – working in a friendly team environment.

This position is for approximately 4 days per week - must be able to do "cups on" :-

Fridays and Mondays - pm milkings only

Saturday and Sunday - am/pm milkings

There is a house available, if needed - 7km's from farm.

A current driver's licence is essential.

Start Date:  Immediate.

Please email a cover letter and CV/ Resume with references to this office.

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A casual position is available for an experienced, reliable and punctual Milker on our clients 300 cow dairy operation ideally situated at Katunga in Northern Victoria – just off Goulburn Valley Highway.

The successful applicant must have previous experience in the dairy industry and enjoy working with cows.  You will have excellent herd health and stockmanship skills – with attention to detail.  The dairy is a 20 swing over herringbone with ACR and stall gates.

This position requires 2-5 milkings per week – every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons.  Possibly some weekend milkings.

A current driver's licence is essential.

Please email a cover letter and CV/ Resume with references to cfmdairy@bigpond.com

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Our client is seeking to employ an efficient, enthusiastic and reliable full  time General Farm Hand for their 700-800 highly developed dairy farm situated at Katunga in Northern Victoria (20km's Numurkah - 25km's Cobram)

The successful applicant will work under the direction of the owner and must have sound knowledge of milk harvesting skills and herd health as well as tractors and machinery.  You must be able to work in a strong team environment as well as unsupervised.  Excellent work and communication skills, together with attention to detail is a must.

Duties to include, but not limited to :-

• Milk harvesting - rotary dairy
• Droving of milking herd
• Stock work
• Fencing and maintenance duties
• Tractor operation - feeding out / paddock work
• General farming and maintenance duties 

This position would suit a local person as there is no accommodation on farm.  Therefore, a current driver's licence is most essential.

This position is for immediate start.

Salary package to be negotiated - depending on experience

All applicant's to email a cover letter with current CV/Resume and references to this office.

A position is available for an experienced, competent and reliable weekend milker on our client's highly developed dairy operation situated at Katunga in Northern Victoria.

Experience with milk harvesting and herd health is essential.

Milking 700 cows - Rotary dairy - am/pm weekend milkings

Immediate start.

A current driver's licence is essential.

Please email a cover letter and CV/ Resume with references to this office.

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Our client requires a self-motivated, efficient and reliable full time experienced Dairy Farm Hand / Milker for their established 200-250 cow dairy farm situated at Denman in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales (10km to township – 35km to Muswellbrook).

Employment Specifics

As you will be working under the direction of the owner, the successful applicant must have the following:-

• Genuine interest in the dairy industry who enjoys working with cows and outdoors
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as unsupervised
• Sound knowledge and skills in herd health and nutrition
• Self-starter who is highly motivated, efficient and committed
• Excellent work and communication skills – attention to detail
• Ability to operate tractors and machinery

Duties will include

• Daily Milk harvesting – 20 aside herringbone dairy
• Herd Health / mastitis control / treatments
• Assisting with calving down cows
• Calf & Heifer rearing
• Droving of milking herd / stock work
• Moving electric fences
• Some paddock work
• General dairy clean-up and maintenance

Our client offers

• Attractive salary package (based on experience)
• Start Date: Immediate
• 5 days per week
• Long term position

A current driver’s licence is essential.

All interested applicants should email a Cover Letter with current CV/Resume and references to this office.

Our client requires a self-motivated, efficient and reliable full time experienced General Dairy Farm Hand for their family owned and operated large scale dairy enterprise located at Toolamba in Northern Victoria (20km’s south of Shepparton).

Employment Specifics

As you will be working under the direction of the owner, the successful applicant must have the following:-

• At least 2 years experience in the dairy industry
• Genuine interest in the dairy industry who enjoys working with cows and outdoors
• Be able to work under the direction of the owner
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as unsupervised
• Excellent work, communication and listening skills / attention to detail is essential
• Be punctual, flexible, show initiative and be a team player
• AI Certificate would be an advantage, but not essential

Duties will include

• Daily Milk harvesting – fully automated 80 stand rotary dairy
• Herd Health / mastitis control / treatments
• Assisting with AI
• Feed management
• Plant equipment maintenance
• Administration and upkeep of protocols and procedures
• General dairy clean-up and maintenance

Our client offers

• Attractive salary package (based on experience)
• Start Date: Flexible
• Long term position

A current driver’s licence is required

All interested applicants should email a Cover Letter with current CV/Resume and references to this office.

Positions have become available for experienced Dairy Shed / Milking Staff to join our client’s progressive, large scale corporate dairy enterprise situated at Mooroopna in Northern Victoria (10 mins to township – 15 mins to Shepparton).

This modern entity, which strives for excellence in cow health, nutrition and production, operates a feed system of both pasture and TMR. Undercover freestall barn and a fully automated 50 stand rotary dairy.  Calving 1,200 cows in 2014/15 building up to 2,400 cows over two years including further cattle housing and new dairy, this shall be one of Australia’s leading production units.

Employment Specifics

The successful applicants will work under the direction of the Dairy Manager and must be a passionate cow person who enjoys working in a strong team environment.  You will demonstrate excellent work and animal welfare ethics – be reliable, efficient and self-motivated with a progressive attitude. You will ideally have 12 months previous experience in the dairy industry, however, our client offers training, guidance and support in this respect.

Duties will include, but not limited to

• Milk harvesting
• Herd health / mastitis control / treatments
• Dairy Hygiene
• Droving of milking herd / stock work
• Record keeping
• General dairy clean-up and maintenance

Our Client offers

• Attractive remuneration package to right applicant
• Flexible / Immediate start date
• Long term position with career advancement

This position would ideally suit a local person as there is no accommodation on farm.  A  current driver’s licence is essential.

All interested applicants should email a current CV/Resume with references to CFM Dairy Recruitment - cfmdairy@bigpond.com  

Backpackers and applicable working visa applicants are welcome to apply - must be able to commit to at least 4-6 months.