Farm Assistants

$6,500 - $70,000 yearly
Permanent - Full Time Farm Assistant

Job Description

We require a Farm Assistants for this 540 cow farm on 250 hectares in Cambridge. We run a 40aside herringbone shed. The farm contour is flat to rolling and is System 3.

Some dairy farm experience is required you will need to be able to milk cows and ride a two-wheeler confidently.
Your role includes but not limited too, milking cows, cleaning the shed, identifying sick animals and assisting in treating.  You will set up temporary fencing, shifting effluent, feeding stock and general farm tasks. You must be able to ride a two and four-wheeler drive and drive and operate a tractor.
You must be responsible for your actions on this farm its fast paced and working as a team is important, but you need to think for yourself. Getting up turning up on time on your allocated roster is essential.
The accommodation is a 3 bedroom home
This is 12 on 2 off roster
Salary is $68,000 

Minimum hours 30
Average hours 50
No pets on farm 
No smoking or vaping 
Must have a clean criminal record 
Must pass a drug and alcohol pre-employment check and random drug testing if your employed 
Must have a driver’s license 
A reference from your last employer is required
You must live on the farm due to the requirements of the job

Farm Size (ha)

250

Peak Herd Size (cows)

540

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

31/07/2025

Accommodation available

Yes

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly