Dairy Farm Assistant
About this job
A farm assistant is required to efficiently milk a 550-pedigree jersey cow herd in a 60-bail rotary shed based in the Riverton area. Applicants must have a proven good work ethic, be physically fit, enjoy the challenging outdoor environment and have a positive attitude! Must also be able to provide recent work references in the farming industry.
Duties include but not limited to: • Bringing cows and calves in. • Milking cows. • Hosing out and cleaning cowshed and yards; putting wash through the cowshed plant. • Putting up and taking down electric fences and general farm fencing. • Feeding calves. • Shifting effluent pod system. • Fixing water leaks and setting up portable troughs. • Simple tractor work. • Shifting cows on crop in winter. • Yarding and treating animals with drench.
Job Requirements
Must be able to: • Friday to Tuesday (5am to 5.30pm - 1 hr breakfast and 1 hour lunch breaks) 6:2 roster over calving. • Have a full driver’s license and be skilled motorbike rider. • Single accommodation (no pets allowed). • MOJ and PEDT check required.
- Days of work
- Fri-Tuesday, 5am to 5:30pm with an hour for breakfast and an hour for lunch during milking season; 6:2 roster over calving. (44 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $55-69,000
- Job Category
- Livestock Farmers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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