Farm Assistant
About this job
We require a Farm Assistants for this 540-cow farm on 250 hectares on the outskirts of Cambridge. We run a 40aside herringbone shed. The farm contour is flat to rolling and is System 3. Some dairy farm experience is required you will need to be able to milk cows and ride a two-wheeler confidently. Your role includes but not limited too, milking cows, cleaning the shed, identifying sick animals and assisting in treating. You will set up temporary fencing, shifting effluent, feeding stock and general farm tasks. You must be able to ride a two and four-wheeler drive and drive and operate a tractor. Accommodation is a 3-bedroom home This is 12 on 2 off roster Salary is $68,000. Average hours 50 No pets on farm. No smoking or vaping on farm. You must have a clean criminal record Must pass a drug and alcohol pre-employment check and random drug testing if your employed Must have a driver’s license A reference from your last employer is required You must live on the farm due to the requirements of the job
Job Requirements
Must pass a drug test Must pass a Police check. No criminal convictions Must have a full licence and own transport Must live on the farm No pets Some dairy farm experience is required. If you do not have any experience do not apply
- Days of work
- 5am to 5pm on a roster 12 days on and 2 days off (50 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $68000.00
- 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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