Job Description

We require an honest and motivated person to join our team milking 450 cows through a 40 aside herringbone shed located in West Franklin.  You must have a minimum of 6 months dairy farming experience with references to support this experience.  The ability to work as a team member, common sense, excellent communication skills and a good attitude are also a must.  Most importantly you must love animals.

MILKING: Managing milk harvesting to optimise quality, efficiency and yield, monitoring milk dockets and an ability to troubleshoot issues.

FEED:  Monitoring pasture covers, feed intakes and cow condition.  Discuss appropriate management with senior staff.

PEOPLE: Be able to work well with others, building a strong team culture.

MACHINERY, VEHICLES AND TECHNOLOGY:  Must safely use and maintain vehicles on farm, as directed by farm policy.

HEALTH, SAFETY, & WELL-BEING.  Must contribute to building a health, safety ans well-being culture and model this to other staff.

PLEASE NOTE

As part of our Company health and safety policy we do undertake initial and routine drug testing.  You must have a clean criminal history.  Do not be offended if we ask for a police report.  This is a process we undertake as part of our on boarding process. Strictly no pets.

Farm Size (ha)

161

Peak Herd Size (cows)

450

Typical On-farm Staff

5

Position Start Date

15/09/2026

Accommodation available

Yes

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

40-50

Roster

Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

80,000 - 90,000