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 Farm Manager - (Contract Management Team)
Date Listed: 27.5.2020
- Location – Maffra, Macalister Irrigation District
- Excellent Infrastructure / Modern Facilities / Long Term Arrangement
- Attractive Remuneration Package on offer
- Start Date – 1st July 2020
About the Position
A fantastic and unique opportunity has become available for a ‘Contract Management Team’ (two people) milking 280 cows ideally located at Maffra in the Macalister Irrigation District – Gippsland.
Our client’s progressive and well-established farming entity offers modern infrastructure and improvements to include 16 aside swing over herringbone dairy shed with ACR’s, well laid out paddocks (flood irrigation), very good 3 bedroom brick home on farm. Close to all services which offer excellent schooling, sporting, shopping and outdoor leisure activities.
Some machinery is required, with a provision allowance, milk quality and production bonuses also incorporated in the package.
Key Role Responsibilities
As ‘hands on’ Farm Manager - this position will suit a self-motivated and progressive management team who are focused on quality control and the production of a superior product. You will continue to grow and pursue excellence in all facets of the day to day farming operation.
Having the desire to be part of a great team, supported by the current Farm Owner with autonomy in the full day to day decision making and running of the farming operation to include:-
- Milking and maintaining a high standard of milk quality and assurance / dairy hygiene
- Fully conversant with modern dairy farming techniques, including herd management, OH&S protocols / procedures and all associated animal husbandry & welfare practices
- Overseeing farm labour / staff supervision / roster systems
- Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills / have the ability to work independently
- Pasture management / Irrigation management
- Maintaining accurate stock records / Mistro computer software
- General farm maintenance
This is an excellent opportunity for a couple team and/or family wishing to step up into a sole responsibility management role with stability for long term profits for all involved.
EMAIL ALL APPLICATIONS (outlining previous industry experience) to cfmdairy@bigpond.com to include a cover letter, CV and current references. Telephone enquiries to Fiona – 0428480087.
** A copy of the Contract outlining key performance indicators will be made available at the interview.
Applications Close: 25th June 2020
Dairy Farm Manager or Couple Contractor
Date Listed: 7.5.2020
Location – Terang, South West Victoria
Job Type – Permanent Full Time
Start Date – Flexible
House on Farm / Long Term Arrangement
An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced and professional full time Dairy Farm Manager or Couple (1.5 to 2 labour units) on our client’s dairy farm enterprise situated near Terang in South West Victoria (15 mins Mortlake - 30 mins to Warrnambool).
The farm is pasture based and consists of some 880 acres. Milking up to 550 cows in a 50 unit rotary shed equipped with ACR’s, retention bars and computer system.
The successful applicant must be highly skilled and self-motivated with a progressive attitude and demonstrate excellent work/management ethics. You must have at least 5 years previous experience within the dairy industry. Formal qualifications showing progression within the industry is preferred, however, not essential.
Reporting to the Farm Owner and working under his direction, you will be responsible for the day to day “hands-on” running of the dairy enterprise including:-
- Management of milking herd / dry stock / young stock
- Management of current staff and rosters
- Management of herd health and health records
- Maintain Milk Quality and Assurance
- Mastitis detection and all associated treatments
- Assisting with calving cows and post-calving health maintenance
- Herd health / heat detection / reproduction monitoring and management
- Pasture Management / Irrigation / Paddock rotation
- Calf & heifer rearing
- Nutrition and Supplement Feeding
- All other general dairy farming practices
Our client offers:-
- Excellent Remuneration Package $100k-$140k depending on labour inputs 1.5-2 full time labour units (Contractor)
- Comfortable 4 bedroom home on farm
- Start Date – Flexible
- Fortnightly roster with 3 days off
This position offers a great opportunity for a Herd Manager to step-up to a medium size farm with good facilities in an excellent location.
Our client is also open to couples and families who ae wishing to apply.
Email all applications to cfmdairy@bigpond.com to include a cover letter and CV/Resume with current references.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. There is no sponsorship available. Open to permanent residents only – thank you.
Applications Close: 15th June 2020
