2 jobs found in burnham

The Camden Group has an exciting opportunity for someone to join our highly motivated team as a Farm Assistant at Aylesbury Grazing near Burnham. We’re on the search for someone with an excellent attitude, honesty, reliability, punctuality, self-organisation and has a desire to work as part of a team. We’re keen for flexibility to meet seasonal requirements and unforeseen circumstances, someone who cares about animals and the environment. Aylesbury Grazing is a 380ha drystock property near Burnham. This is a dairy support farm with 1500 R1's, and R2's, and 120 R1 and R2 Jersey bulls, plus 180 Carry-overs. Does this sound like you? You have two or more years of experience in the farming industry, or equivalent tertiary education. You can use farm equipment, machinery and vehicles competently, including two-wheel motorbikes. You have a good understanding of animal nutrition, animal health and animal welfare issues and the things that impact on health...

We are seeking a fit and able calf rearer to support ourselves on our calf rearing property located 5 minutes west of Burnham, less than 10 minutes from Rolleston. This year we will be contract rearing 600 dairy beef calves from 1 week old to 110 kg. No experience is required as full training will be provided. Tasks will involve but are not limited to: -Mixing calf milk replacer -Feeding calves in the purpose-built calf sheds and then when calves are older out in Paddocks with a tow behind feeder. -Administering basic animal health -Disinfecting calf sheds/bedding -Washing and disinfecting calf feeding equipment -Topping up straw & meal - Assisting with weighing & animal health yarding's as the calves get older. The right person needs to have a love for animals, be patient and calm. You must be able to lift at least 25kg as this is the weight of the meal bags. This is a drive in position. It will be roughly 20 hours per week for 12 to 14 weeks starting...