Dairy Cattle Farmer

1 x Full-time Position Established and respected business Great work environment Position requires working on weekends

• 1 x Full-time Position
• Established and respected business
• Great work environment
• Position requires working on weekends

The Role
We are currently recruiting for the position of Dairy Cattle Farmer at the T and A Van Popering family Trust, located in Invergordon. Operating out of 150ha farm, comprised of a 80ha milking platform and 70ha fodder block, our herd size is currently at 300 cows and 150 heifers.

Key duties include:

• Milking dairy cattle while ensuring livestock remain calm and comfortable so cattle continue to produce maximum quantities of milk
• Monitoring dairy cows for signs of potential disease to ensure that all livestock remain in optimum health and produce high-quality milk
• Weighing cows and checking for any physical signs of disease or injury and provide preventative medical care as needed
• Reviewing the pens, buildings and other areas to ensure the areas remain hygienic to reduce the risk of injury and disease to the cattle and farm workers
• Consulting with Animal Nutritionists and Livestock Feed Sales Representatives to create feeding plans that yield maximum milk production levels
• Working in conjunction with Vets to provide health management, veterinary treatments, and routine vaccinations
• Providing food and water to cattle and ensure that supplies remain well stocked
• Using tools to move feed, animals and other equipment to the appropriate areas on the farm in an efficient manner
• Maintaining trucks, tractors, milking equipment and other gear to ensure they remain in working order

Key skills include:

• Appropriate bachelor degree or higher qualification or equivalent of 5+ years’ experience in dairy farming systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of OH&S Standards
• Experience with managing day to day farm operations.
• Professional presentation and approach
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and good communication skills

• No work eligibility is required, I am willing to sponsor the right candidate (e.g. visa) (Preferred)

• Visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• Fixed shift

Work Location: In person