Dairy Farmhand - Milking and other farm work
Position available for a fulltime milking farmhand on moderate size 500 cow dryland dairy farm located within 10kms of Busselton. We operate a 20 aside rapid exit double up herringbone with Delaval Auto ID, feeding and cup removers. Immediate start.
Depending upon skills and main interests of candidate job tasks may include but not limited to:
·milking/droving cows/cleaning
·calf rearing
·machinery operating
·fencing
·maintaining equipment and infrastructure
Fulltime position with tasks, work hours, responsibilities and future training needs open to discussion according to successful candidates skills and specific interests.
Fortnightly repeating roster. Every 2nd weekend work hours are required. 3 days off alternative weekend plus extra weekday within the fortnightly roster. Open to discussion to develop roster according to outside work and family commitments where possible.
To be considered for the position candidates must:
·be experienced in cattle / large animal handling and dairy operations (preferred)
·adhere to safe and sensible workplace procedures
·communicate effectively
·follow instructions
·work both independently and as part of a close knit team
·be reliable, punctual and able to commit to weekends and early mornings
·have attention to detail and a strong desire to care for our animals and equipment to the best of your ability
·carry out tasks and treat co-workers, animals and machinery with respect
·have a current drivers licence
·pass a Drug and Alcohol test
On farm accommodation potentially available if required to successful candidate.
Please email resumes/detailed work history and contactable employment references to: mic******@******com + click to reveal
Part-time opportunity for those with dairy experience also available - contact us to discuss. If the ad is up, the position advertised is available. Thanks!
- Date Listed:25/04/2024
- Last Edited:25/04/2024
- Salary Type:Hourly Rate
- Job Type:Full-time