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Dairy Cattle Farmer

Sheppard Pty Ltd -
Irrewillipe VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $95,000 a year
10 days ago

Qualifications

Management
Data management
Agriculture
AI
Farm machinery
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

The successful candidate will be trusted with the operational performance of the farm, steering the herd’s productivity, and maintaining a high-standard facility. Key responsibilities include:

● Herd Health & Biosecurity Protocols: Leading the daily monitoring of livestock condition; identifying, diagnosing, and treating sick animals; implementing preventative health programs and working closely with local vets to maintain low somatic cell counts and high overall herd health.

● Milking Operations & Quality Assurance: Overseeing morning and afternoon milking schedules; maintaining strict sanitization protocols across all dairy systems and holding tanks to consistently meet premium-grade processing standards.

● Pasture Allocation & Nutritional Programming: Designing and executing the farm's rotational grazing plans across the property; calculating feed budgets, organizing silage or hay distributions, and adjusting supplementary ration formulas to maintain peak milk solids production.

● Breeding & Reproductive Performance: Managing the artificial insemination (AI) schedules, tracking heat detection data, and coordinating calving windows to ensure a consistent, year-round production cycle.

● Data Management & Farm Reporting: Maintaining comprehensive digital records of individual cow yields, health histories, and lineage; tracking farm inputs and providing operational updates to assist with commercial decision-making.

● Property & Machinery Upkeep: Conducting and scheduling maintenance on crucial farm infrastructure, including automatic electronic gates, dairy plant wash systems, fencing grids, and water supply lines.

● Team Leadership & Safety Compliance: Organizing daily task schedules for general farm hands and milkers, ensuring everyone operates under strict Work Health and Safety (WHS) guidelines on the property.

Selection Criteria

● A relevant degree in Agriculture or Animal Science, OR a solid, proven track record of 5+ years in a senior/managerial dairy role.

● Deep practical knowledge of modern pasture-based dairy operations and computerized herd management tracking software.

● Demonstrated experience handling automated dairy systems and basic farm machinery troubleshooting.

● Strong leadership and communication skills to drive performance in a collaborative farm setting.

● Full working rights in Australia (This advertisement is intended to meet regional labor market evaluation requirements).

How to Apply

To apply, please forward your current resume, references, and a brief cover letter outlining your background in pasture and herd management through the application link below.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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