DAIRY CATTLE FARM OPERATOR
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Hedley, VIC 3967
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Tenure: Full-time, Permanent
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Salary Package: Comprehensive from $65,835 per annum (plus superannuation)
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Required Skills and Experience:
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* At least an AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent)
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* At least one (1) year of recent and relevant work experience
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Job Summary:
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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Dairy Cattle Farm Operator to join our client's team. As a Dairy Cattle Farm Operator, you will be responsible for performing set procedures such as milking and attending to livestock, haymaking, and fencing.
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This is a full-time position which may involve weekend or public holidays work and some unplanned hours of work where the need arises (paid accordingly).
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Duties and Responsibilities:
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* Operate milking plant and equipment;
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* Identify and report equipment not operating normally;
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* Work co-operatively as part of a team;
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* Read and record instrument information i.e. Milk vat temperatures and cow numbers;
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* Understand the principles of safe working;
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* Undertake multiple functions, produce a quality outcome e.g. Farm machinery;
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* Maintain machinery, undertake adjustments and size changes;
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* Solve problems and make decisions within given guidelines;
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* Know general scientific terminology and assist with processes such as machine repair, artificial insemination, fertiliser mix design etc.;
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* Operate standard measuring equipment;
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* Operate computerised systems using menu options;
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* Contribute to the team in a specific role, providing input and assisting other team members;
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* Work at times without supervision.
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Estimated Salary: $65,835 per annum (plus superannuation)