SITUATIONS VACANT
CFM Dairy Recruitment have the following situations vacant - 2IC / FARM MANAGERS / PASTURE MANAGERS
For all enquiries and full position description, please contact us via email or phone.
** Please Note - all Applicants wishing to apply for any job vacancies listed herein will need to supply a cover letter with a current CV/Resume and references. This can be done by way of email or fax.
Young Stock Manager or Couple
Date Listed: 02.09.2020
Location – Blighty, Southern Riverina District, New South Wales
Job Type – Permanent, Full Time
Attractive Remuneration Package / Long Term Opportunity
Start Date – Immediate / Flexible
A position has become available for an experienced, highly skilled and competent Young Stock Manager or Couple to join our client’s large scale 1,200 cow progressive dairy farming enterprise located at Blighty in the Southern Riverina district of New South Wales (20 mins to Finley – 20 mins to CBD of Deniliquin).
The position on offer would suit someone with ‘high level skill set’ - who is passionate about the dairy industry and wishing to pursue a long-term career in the dairy sector. Previous experience is essential to this position.
| Role Overview Reporting directly to the Owner – the Young Stock Manager has the overall accountability for ensuring all calves are fed, watered, housed and managed according to the Businesses’ Animal welfare standard ranging from newborn to pre-calving. Working in a support team of 2-3 people, you will also be assisted, when needed, by a cohesive team of calf rearing staff. All year-round calving pattern (approximately 1,000 – 2,000 young stock) Employment Specifics - Be highly self-motivated with a progressive attitude Commitment to high animal welfare standards / demonstrated knowledge of best calf rearing practices / excellent livestock handling skills
- Caring and compassionate management of calves / young stock
- Excellent work ethics, good communication skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work in a strong team environment as well as unsupervised;
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures / Workplace Safety Focus
- Good time management, confidence and ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- AI Certificate would be an advantage and highly regarded.
Role Responsibility / Key Accountabilities - Maintain and adhere to calf rearing required standards according to animal welfare accepted practices.
- Manage and maintain a schedule of feeding to ensure the health and vitality of ALL calf and young stock nutritional requirements are met
- Maintain a high standard of hygiene that facilitates good calf rearing environment and practice
- Ensure all routine health and management procedures are undertaken in a timely manner
- Deliver calves to young stock facility at an appropriate size and weight to ensure successful rearing
- Maintain a register of birth and health events
- Manage and maintain Biosecurity of the calf rearing area / initiating and maintaining a register of treatments and supervision of all vaccinations and preventative health initiatives.
- Overall responsibility / supervision of the Calf Rearing team
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Our Client offers
- Very attractive remuneration package (including superannuation / housing)
- Flexible / Immediate start date
- Long term position offered - work/life balance
EMAIL ALL APPLICATIONS to cfmdairy@bigpond.com to include a cover letter, Resume and current references.
Sponsorship may be offered to the right candidate – depending on qualifications and experience.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted – thank you.
Applications Close: 15th October 2020
2IC - (Possible Share Farm Opportunity)
Date Listed: 25.08.2020
Location - Aberdeen, Hunter Valley of New South Wales
Job Type - Permanent Full Time
Long Term Opportunity / Share Farm Option or Contract Basis / House on Farm
An excellent opportunity exists on our client’s family owned and operated 300 cow dairy operation located in the Hunter Valley of Aberdeen, New South Wales (5 mins to township – school bus at front gate / 2hrs West of Newcastle / 3hrs North of Sydney).
This well established farm is pasture based comprising of 300 ha irrigated river flats.
There is a modern 20 swing over herringbone dairy. Batch calving – March & August.
There is the option to bring your own herd, and run as Share Farmers.
The successful applicant must have previous experience in the dairy industry who enjoys herd management and milk harvesting. You will be self-motivated with a progressive attitude and demonstrate excellent work, management and animal welfare ethics. Experience and sound knowledge in irrigation systems is most essential.
Our client will also consider a share farming option or contract basis to the right applicant.
Duties will include, but not limited to:-
- Milk harvesting
- Herd health / mastitis control / treatments
- Maintaining milk quality and assurance
- Calf rearing
- Irrigation
- General farming duties
An attractive salary package will be offered to the right applicant.
There is a good 3 bedroom home on farm.
Start Date: Immediate
Only genuine and experienced applicants should apply.
EMAIL ALL APPLICATIONS to include a cover letter, current CV/Resume and references to cfmdairy@bigpond.com
Applications Close: 30th September 2020
