** 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.
Location – Shepparton District, Northern Victoria
Job Type - Permanent – Full Time
House on Farm / Above Award Remuneration Package / Long Term Position Offered
Families or Couples are welcome to apply
Our client is currently seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Dairy Herd Production Manager to become part of a dedicated team on their large scale 1,300 cow dairy operation (consisting of 2 dairy farms) located only 10 minutes North of the City of Shepparton. (8km’s to township & school – 10 minutes to major city of Shepparton which offers excellent modern facilities / sporting and lifestyle opportunities).
As ‘hands-on’ Dairy Herd Production Manager, you will continue to grow and pursue excellence in all facets of the day to day milk harvesting and herd health operations of the farm business. Previous experience at this level is paramount. The successful applicant must be highly skilled, dedicated and self- motivated with a progressive attitude and demonstrate excellent work/management/animal welfare ethics.
Employment Specifics
The successful applicant must have the following:-
Role Responsibilities will include – but not limited to
As the overall Dairy Production Manager and reporting directly to the owner, you will -
Our client offers
Applications are to be emailed to cfmdairy@bigpond.com Must include a cover letter, Resume and current references.
Position open to permanent Australian residents and NZ citizens only – thank you.
There is no sponsorship offered. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Applications Close: 30th September 2020
Job Type Permanent / Full Time
Location On the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia
Only 1 hr - Adelaide / 25 mins to the City of Victor Harbor
10 mins to beautiful coastline beaches and township of Yankalilla.
Excellent Schools to choose from / Community Sports
Start Date Immediate / Flexible
Farm Description
Our client owns and operates a high production 400 cow stud dairy herd - milking in a modern 20 aside rapid exit dairy equipped with cup removers, milk metering, cow identification and auto drafting. Undercover feed pad for milking herd. There is a purpose built calf rearing facility with auto calf rearing for 120 calves. Heat Time collars are used for heat detection and rumination surveillance.
Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced person to manage the dairy herd - with knowledge and experience in high production being a key factor. The successful applicant must be positive, self-motivated, and reliable and have a love of dairy farming, the industry and most importantly “cows”. The applicant must have the ability to make decisions and work independently and also within a team environment. Must have good knowledge of animal health, animal husbandry with attention to detail being an essential factor. Some tractor and machinery work may be required.
Duties on a roster basis will include
On offer
EMAIL ALL APPLICATIONS to cfmdairy@bigpond.com to include a cover letter, Resume and current references. Confidential enquiries to Fiona @ CFM Dairy Recruitment - 0428 480 087.
Applications Close: 20th September 2020
Address P.O. Box 26 Strathmerton, VIC 3641
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