Dairy Cattle Farmer

Perryfarm Pty Ltd t/as Perry Farms

Tatura Victoria

The Perry family operate a dairy at Tatura in the Goulburn Murray Valley.

We have a family team who work together to ensure animal welfare is a focus and milk production is of the highest quality.

Our culture supports the health and safety of our employees and promotes a work-life balance

Dairy Cattle Farmer – duties include but are not limited to:

· Milk harvesting following our milking procedures

· Keep accurate records

· Maintain herd health

· Assist veterinarians with cattle health when/if required

· Assist with calf management – feeding, weighing, vaccinating when required

· Assist with AI breeding program

· Supervise the milking procedures

· Analyse herd recording data

· Assist consultants with nutrition and milk production

The successful applicant will be required to have a Bachelor Degree or 5 years relevant work experience

The dairy enterprise is a 750 cow property which has 50% Spring calving, 40% Autumn calving & 10% Summer calving with a 50 bale rotary dairy.

Consisting of 200ha with 140ha irrigated and a support block of 200ha.

The successful applicant will need to have a passion for this industry, must have a good grasp of the English language, will be required to work as a part of a team and have great attention to detail.

Job Type: Full time permanent

Salary: $77k - $90k per year

How to apply:

If you believe this position is for you and you are looking for a career opportunity, please submit your updated resume to perryfarm@bigpond.com.au

Please note, we may only contact you if your profile is suitable to the requirements of this position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tatura VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dairy Farming: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Fluent English (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Do you have a current drivers licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person