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.
Dairy Manager / 2IC
Date Listed: 30/12/19
Large Dairy Farm – Tamworth district, Northern NSW
Permanent Full Time / Work for Partner
Family size house on farm / Work – Life Balance
An opportunity has become available for a Dairy Manager / 2IC or couple to join our client’s team on a progressive, 1,500 cow herd in inland Northern NSW.
This modern pasture-based enterprise – comprising over 800 acres of Centre Pivot irrigation - strives for excellence in cow health and production and boasts state-of-the art feeding, reproductive and rumen health monitoring infrastructure and a modern computerised 60 stand rotary dairy with ACR’s, SCR Collars Milk Meters.
Reporting directly to the Farm / Feed Manager and working closely with the Assistant Manager, the role requires you to manage the milking, breeding and health of the herd as well as play a role in feeding and pasture allocation. AI, computer use, some milking and night checks on calving, strip grazing, dairy plant maintenance, feeding of livestock.
As a working Dairy Manager you would be required to function as part of the dairy team and supervise staff.
Ideally you will have:
- Previous experience managing dairy cows in large herds
- Skills in dairy reproduction and health including AI programs and milk quality programs / AI Certificate / calving experience
- Minimum 3-5 years dairy experience / formal qualifications preferred, but not essential
- Experience in supervising staff / A willingness to work in a team environment and communicate effectively
- Punctuality / cleanliness / attention to detail
- Machinery experience
Our client offers:
- An excellent remuneration package (based on experience)
- Very good family sized house on farm
- Part time position for partner
- 9-10 day fortnight roster system (Every 2nd weekend off)
- Excellent Scenic Location 45 mins NW of Tamworth at Upper Manilla, NSW next door to Split Rock Dam. 10 mins from Manilla. School bus close to farm.
Email all applications to cfmdairy@bigpond.com to include a Cover Letter, Resume and references.
Applications Close: 30th January 2020
Senior Dairy Farm Operator / 2IC
Date Listed: 1/12/19
Location: Casterton / Coleraine District – SW Victoria
Permanent – Full Position
Long term arrangement – Accommodation on Farm
An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced, highly-skilled and self-motivated Senior Dairy Farm Operator / 2IC to join our client’s large scale progressive and modern dairy farm enterprise using current technology situated in the Casterton-Coleraine District of SW Victoria.
Centrally located only 15 minutes between Casterton & Coleraine townships which offer excellent modern facilities including schools / medical / shopping and all sporting & leisure activities. Hamilton is 30 mins and Mt. Gambier 50 min drive.
This well-established pasture and TMR farming operation consists of over 3,000 acres. 1,200 acres of which currently milks around 650 cows. Calving 1 x per year. The dairy is 50 unit rotary fully computerised shed - set up as a 1 person operation. Young stock are reared on a 900 acre out block.
KEY SPECIFICS
As ‘hands-on’ Operator, you will continue to grow and pursue excellence in all facets of the farming operation on a day to day basis, working closely and under the direction of the Owner. Previous experience at this level or similar is essential.
- Genuine interest in the dairy industry – with a committed/progressive attitude
- Extensive knowledge and experience in all facets of farming practices
- Exceptional organisation and communication skills
- Excellent working knowledge of animal health and herd management
- Experienced and knowledge in pasture measurement
- Ability, interest and initiative to take on more responsibility when required
- Must be able to work in a strong team environment
- Must be a competent with Tractors and Machinery
- Competent with maintenance of farm / machinery equipment / mechanical aptitude essential with this role
- Committed to Safe Work Practices (OH&S)
- Demonstrate a neat and tidy appearance with attention to detail
- Must hold a current driver’s licence
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Milk harvesting / mastitis control / heat detection
- Herd health / record keeping / treatments
- Maintain Milk Quality and Assurance
- Tractor operation – feeding out to stock
- Assisting with calving / post calving monitoring
- Maintain accurate record keeping database
- Assisting with pasture measurement & management
- All other general dairy farming practices – as required
OUR CLIENT OFFERS
- An excellent remuneration package (including super & house on farm)
- Rotating Roster system – 8 days on / 2 days off and 7 days on / 4 days off
- Families / couples are welcome to apply / work for partner – calf rearing / occasional milkings
Position is open to permanent Australian residents and NZ citizens.
Sponsorship may be available – only to suitably qualified candidates.
EMAIL All APPLICATIONS to cfmdairy@bigpond.com and must include a cover letter, CV and current references.
