Dairy Farm Worker

Date Posted: July 29 2026

Position: Dairy Farm Worker

Salary: $71,481 to $95,000 per annum plus superannuation

Hours: 38 hours per week

Mode: Full time / Permanent

Location: Victoria

Machonochie Farm is seeking applicants for an Animal Husbandry Technicians, Dairy Farmers , Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Operator and Dairy Cattle Farm Operator position to join their team located in Regional Victoria.

Applicants must have at least a Bachelor's Degree or 3 years of relevant experience.

Applicants must have at least a Diploma or 3 years of relevant experience.

Applicants must have at least a relevant AQF Certificate III (or equivalent) and

At least one (1) year full-time of recent and relevant work experience.

Applicants must have at least a relevant AQF certificate II or III (or equivalent) or

At least one (1) year full-time of recent and relevant work experience.

• Patient, Hardworking, Resourceful, Trustworthy, Loyal, Efficient
• Understanding and passion for the Dairy industry
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Constant monitoring of the Dairy Farm.
• Sound knowledge in Farming Techniques and Management.
• Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge of milk source and composition
• In-depth understanding of the safety and quality factors that determine the acceptability of dairy products by consumers.
• To be able to work and communicate effectively as part of a team.

Duties for Dairy Farmer:

• Supervision of Animal Husbandry and Feed Management.
• Managing all dairy cattle, heifers, dry cows, and calves
• Managing plant equipment and infrastructure maintenance
• Achieving agreed budgeted and physical performance targets
• Managing milk harvesting, milk quality and staff rosters
• Ensuring compliance with workplace and OH&S Legislation
• Adhering of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Duties for Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Operators:

• Plan all aspects of milk production processes including management and coordination of milking shed routines;
• Coordinate and implement reproductive programs, including artificial insemination and herd fertility management, detection of oestrous and pregnancy;
• Assist in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains;
• Implement calving procedures, including the ability to physically conduct unsupervised internal assessments to minimise the incidence of still births or injuries to cow or calf;
• Plan and manage pastures and crops for livestock production and develop livestock feeding plans.
• Analyse produce to set and maintain standards of quality;
• Supervise animal health programs, handle sick or injured animals and maintain an optimal environment for the
• Wellbeing of livestock consistent with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines - Cattle.

Duties for Dairy Cattle Farm Operators:

• Read and record instrument information i.e. Milk vat temperatures and cow numbers
• Undertake multiple functions, produce a quality outcome e.g. Farm machinery
• Operate milking plant and equipment.
• Operate standard measuring equipment
• Know general scientific terminology and assist with processes such as machine repair, artificial insemination, fertiliser mix design etc.
• Operate computerized system using menu options.

A remuneration package is between $71,481 to $95,000plus Superannuation will be negotiated depending on skills and experience.