At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team in daily milking operations and ensure top-notch cow care.
- Company: A vibrant dairy farm in Dayboro, close to Brisbane, focused on quality and teamwork.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive pay, hands-on experience, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in dairy farming while leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Experience in dairy operations, strong leadership skills, and a passion for animal welfare.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 $ per year.
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on dairy professional and people leader to take responsibility for our day-to-day milking operation and lead our team of casual milking staff. Our dairy is located at Dayboro in the Moreton Bay region, reasonably close to Brisbane and surrounding communities, and milks up to 220 cows per day. This is not simply a milking role. We are looking for someone who will own the milking process, lead the team and help us create a genuinely great workplace culture.
The role
- Leading and coordinating our casual milking team
- Working hands-on as part of the milking roster
- Ensuring milking runs efficiently and to a high standard
- Training, supporting and managing staff
- Creating a positive, respectful and accountable team culture
- Monitoring herd health, cow wellbeing and milk quality
- Identifying and managing health issues associated with the milking process
- Understanding and overseeing milking plant and equipment
- Calf management and welfare
- Maintaining high standards of dairy hygiene, animal welfare and farm safety
About you
- Strong commercial dairy and milking experience
- Excellent cattle handling and animal welfare knowledge
- Experience managing or supervising farm staff
- Strong people leadership and communication skills
- Good knowledge of herd health and calf management
- A sound understanding of milking systems and equipment
- The confidence to take ownership, make decisions and solve problems
- A reliable, positive and team-focused attitude
Most importantly, we want someone who enjoys leading people. Someone who sets high standards, communicates well, works alongside the team and helps create an environment where people enjoy coming to work. This is a full-time shift-work position, including early mornings, afternoons and rostered weekends. Due to the nature of dairy farming and the shift requirements, ideally you will live within approximately 20 minutes of the farm or be willing to relocate locally. If you're an experienced dairy professional who loves working with cows but is also ready to lead the people and take ownership of the milking operation, we'd love to hear from you.
Milking & Herd Operations Manager in Dayboro employer: Bear Marketing
Join a thriving dairy operation in Dayboro, where we prioritise a positive workplace culture and the well-being of our team and cows alike. As a Milking & Herd Operations Manager, you'll benefit from hands-on leadership opportunities, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact in a supportive environment close to Brisbane. We value strong communication and teamwork, ensuring that every day is rewarding and fulfilling for our staff.
