Dairy Farm Assistant

$25.00 hourly
Permanent - Full Time Farm Assistant

Job Description

We are looking for one (1) Farm Assistant to join our team for the next season. You must be willing to be trained in all aspects of dairy farming. You must pass criminal and drug checks to be considered for the role. You must also have a full clean driving license. This is a full-time permanent role with a minimum of 35 hours and a maximum of 40 hours of work per week. You will be paid an hourly rate of $ 25.00.

As a Farm Assistant, you are expected to work alongside the Farm Manager and other staff in:
- milk harvesting
- maintaining cleanliness of the sheds
- operating and maintenance of effluent system
- monitoring pasture, crop and supplement management
- monitoring stock feed
- diagnosing animal ailments and conducting treatment
- assisting in the erection and maintenance of fencing.

Please submit your CV online with three contactable work referees.

Farm Size (ha)

215

Peak Herd Size (cows)

800

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

01/09/2025

Accommodation available

Shared accommodation is available.

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

35

Roster

Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly