Dairy Farm Assistant
About this job
A full time dairy farm assistant is required for a 230 ha farm in Grove Bush starting in September. This farm has a 50 bail rotary shed with ACRs and a herd of 700 cows. Roster is 12 days on / 2 off, ability to work weekends and early starts a must. Ideal person will be motivated, honest, good communicator and enjoy working with animals.
Duties includes: * Milking, cleaning and maintaining milking plant and report any faults to senior staff * Looking after animal health and welfare * Setting break fences and feeds out as directed * Assisting with nutrient, effluent and water management * Safely use and maintain farm vehicles * Weed control and spot spraying * Follow health and safety policies Training provided to right applicant.
Single shared accommodation is available in a 2 bedroom house available at $150 per week.
Job Requirements
Able to ride 2 and 4 wheeler motorbikes. Must be able to pass pre employment drug test and police check. No pets to be brought on farm.
- Days of work
- 12 on / 2 off roster. (30 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- 30
- Job Category
- Livestock Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
- Driver Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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