Dairy Farm Hand

Trade · Heytesbury Lower, South West Coast VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

An established dairy operation in Victoria has a genuine, verified vacancy for a Dairy Farm Hand. If you are a dairy worker who wants to build an agricultural career in Australia, read the details below carefully.

What the job covers: milking, feeding, livestock management, calving support and general farm work, right across the daily cycle of a large-scale dairy farm. You need to be practical, dependable and comfortable with cattle, and you must understand why consistent animal care matters.

This is not just a basic farm-hand post. It gives you structured dairy experience in Australia and a direct part in how the farm performs each day.

Key Responsibilities

Take part in daily milking on a rotary dairy system and handle and move cattle safely and efficiently
Monitor the health and wellbeing of livestock and pick out any animals that need additional care
Support cows at calving, assist with newborn calves, and feed and care for calves according to farm routines
Operate feeding equipment and distribute feed to the herd
Assist with dairy operations at multiple farm locations
Carry out routine cleaning and maintenance around the dairy, plus any general farm duties required
Maintain safe, hygienic working conditions and stick to established animal welfare and workplace procedures
Cooperate with farm management and other staff
Complete scheduled tasks accurately and within the required timeframes

Requirements & Eligibility

Must hold a valid driver's licence, with access to your own vehicle
Willingness to live and work in Victoria
Previous work on a dairy farm or with livestock
Practical experience handling cattle
Knowledge of basic dairy routines and animal care
Milking experience will be highly regarded
Ability to work safely near large livestock and farm machinery
Physical capacity to stand, walk and perform manual tasks for extended periods
A strong work ethic, willingness to use your initiative, and a reliable, punctual, self-motivated approach
Good communication and interpersonal skills, plus strong organisation and time management
Ability to follow instructions and established farm procedures
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Sponsorship is available for the right applicant
Only one person can be taken on, because of the accommodation available

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