Dairy Cattle Farmer

Perry Farms-Tatura, Austrália

Perryfarm Pty Ltd t/as Perry Farms
- Tatura Victoria_

The Perry family operate a dairy at Tatura in the Goulburn Murray Valley.

We have a family team who work together to ensure animal welfare is a focus and milk production is of the highest quality.

Our culture supports the health and safety of our employees and promotes a work-life balance

Dairy Cattle Farmer - duties include but are not limited to:

  • Milk harvesting following our milking procedures
  • Keep accurate records
  • Maintain herd health
  • Assist veterinarians with cattle health when/if required
  • Assist with calf management - feeding, weighing, vaccinating when required
  • Assist with AI breeding program
  • Supervise the milking procedures
  • Analyse herd recording data
  • Assist consultants with nutrition and milk production

The successful applicant will be required to have a Bachelor Degree or 5 years relevant work experience

The dairy enterprise is a 650 cow property which has 50% Spring calving, 40% Autumn calving & 10% Summer calving with a 50 bale rotary dairy.

Consisting of 200ha with 140ha irrigated and a support block of 200ha.

The successful applicant will need to have a passion for this industry, must have a good grasp of the English language, will be required to work as a part of a team and have great attention to detail.

Job Type: Full time permanent

Salary: $77k - $90k per year

How to apply:
Please note, we may only contact you if your profile is suitable to the requirements of this position

Pay: $77,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Tatura VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Dairy Farming: 5 years (required)

Language:

  • Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Do you have a current drivers licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (required)

Work Location: In person