Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker

Regional Migration Australia

Farming, Animals & Conservation / Farm Labour

Posted 15/05/2026
Closes 14/06/2026

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Wingham, 2429, New South Wales

Full time

$70,000 - $85,000 Annual

Experienced Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker required to assist with the supervision of daily operations and management of livestock.


Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration available - between $70,000 and $85,000 per annum.
  • Great working environment and ability to contribute to the success of the farm.
  • Strong culture of training and support.
  • Flexible shift schedules.
  • Opportunities for advancement.

Task & responsibilities

Working collaboratively with your team to achieve consistent compliance with guidelines and policy, responsibilities of this role will include:

  • Assist in the planning of all aspects of the milk production process including supervision and coordination of the milking shed and staff. 
  • Coordinate and implement reproductive programs, including artificial insemination and herd fertility.
  • Implement calf heath and calving procedures, including conducting internal assessments throughout pregnancy. 
  • Plan and manage pastures and crops for livestock production and develop livestock feeding plans. 
  • Analyse product to ensure internal and external quality standards are maintained.
  • Supervise animal health programs, handle sick or injured animals and maintain an optimally healthy environment for the livestock consistent with standards and guidelines. 
  • Supervise work routines, quality achievement and general staff performance of Dairy Cattle Farm Operators and Farm Hands. 
  • Ensuring documentation is completed and maintained, meeting internal and external standards and accurate stock and inventory control. 
  • Operate milking plant and equipment in a safe manner.
  • Reading and recording instrument information e.g. milk vat temperatures and cow numbers and matching cow ID to calves to produce a quality milk outcome.
  • Calf feeding, including tubing colostrum.
  • Assisting with and/or performing irrigation works.
  • Transport, handle, prepare, apply and store chemicals to legislative and internal requirements. 
  • Operate and supervise the maintenance of farm and dairy shed-related vehicles, plant and equipment and maintain sheds, fixtures and fences where appropriate.
  • Contribute to and implement Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements.
  • Coordinate the response to emergencies for both occupational health and safety emergencies and animal welfare emergencies.

Qualification & experience

What we value most in our staff are qualities such as care for animals, honesty, reliability, and meticulous attention to detail.  In addition to these qualities, to be successful in your application, you will have:

  • An AQF Certificate III (or equivalent) plus 2 years recent and relevant work experience OR a minimum of 3 years of recent and relevant work experience in lieu of the formal qualification.
  • Experience in the various responsibilities listed above.
  • An exceptional work ethic.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • A strong focus on safety and compliance.
  • Physically fit to undertake the responsibilities listed above.
  • Demonstrable experience adhering to regulations, policy and procedure.
  • Intermediate communication skills – both verbal and written and an empathetic nature.
  • Ability to work well within a team environment, interacting respectfully at all times.
  • Current drivers' license.
  • Ability to work a variety of shifts.
  • Mobile plant operation tickets and/or experience preferred.
  • Ability to take direction, whilst using your initiative and working autonomously where required also.
  • A passion for working with animals.
  • A great attitude!
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Regional Migration Australia

MVD DAIRY COMPANY

Located in the picturesque Manning Valley at Wingham NSW, our team at MVD Dairy Company pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence in animal welfare, a quality product, modern and sustainable farming practices and the safety of our growing team.

We are currently milking 800 head daily via state of the art equipment and, as we continue to grow, we are seeking to appoint a number of Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Workers to assist with the management of daily operations and management of livestock.

MVD DAIRY COMPANY

Located in the picturesque Manning Valley at Wingham NSW, our team at MVD Dairy Company pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence in animal welfare, a quality product, modern and sustainable farming practices and the safety of our growing team.

We are currently milking 800 head daily via state of the art equipment and, as we continue to grow, we are seeking to appoint a number of Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Workers to assist with the management of daily operations and management of livestock.

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