Dairy Farm Assistant (Howard) 3483BD

$26.07 - $30.00 hourly

Job Description

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to work on a 1050-cow farm in the Howard area, milking through a 50 Bail Rotary shed. Previous dairy farming experience is preferred but not required for this role.

You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including:

  • Milking twice a day
  • shifting cows and feeding 
  • fencing, weed control
  • calving, calf rearing
  • shed cleaning and setup
  • identifying and alerting managers to sick cows
  • Setting fences
  • and other general farm duties.

Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 45. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid at the agreed overtime rate. 

The schedule may vary; Roster will be 10 days on, 4 days off for the rest of the year.

Wage is between $26.07 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Candidates are required to provide good related references. 

To be considered you must:

  • provide a CV which is current, correct and complete or alternative evidence of work (this is proof of work and professionalism and the employer will not consider you without this)
  • be a solid worker and with good character (where possible, we will do a criminal check)
  • be physically fit
  • be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
  • have at least a restricted driver licence

If you're committed to getting up early, working hard, treating the animals with care and respect and communicating well with others, you will want this job (or last in it).

Farm Size (ha)

187

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1050

Typical On-farm Staff

4.5

Position Start Date

09/11/2026

Accommodation available

A shared 3-bedroom house is included. Pets and smoking/vaping are not permitted in the accommodation. Rent cost includes power & internet and will be deducted from wages.

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly