Farm Assistant

$26 yearly

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming team.

About the Farm

  • 680-cow dairy operation
  • 40-aside herringbone milking shed
  • System 5 farm
  • Supplementary feeding includes maize, PKE, soybean meal, canola straw, and molasses
  • Cows are fed on a dual feedpad system

Key Responsibilities

  • Milking 680 cows through a 40-aside herringbone shed
  • Assisting with animal health and welfare
  • Feeding and managing supplements on the feedpad
  • General farm maintenance and daily farm operations
  • Supporting the team during calving and throughout the season

Minimum Requirements

  • A minimum of 6 months' experience on a dairy farm, including participation in at least one calving season; or
  • A Level 2 Dairy Farming qualification
  • A valid full driver's licence
  • A clear criminal record
  • Must be drug free
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team and follow farm procedures
  • Must be confident on 2 wheel motorbikes and quads.

Employment Conditions

  • Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week
  • $26.00 per hour, including accommodation costs
  • Accommodation available on farm

The successful applicant will be hardworking, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards of animal welfare, milk quality, and farm performance.

Farm Size (ha)

180

Peak Herd Size (cows)

680

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

25/09/2026

Accommodation available

2 bedroom accommodation

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly