Dairy Farm Hand – Milking / Farmhand needed in South Australia

Glenbrook is hiring a Dairy Farm Hand – Milking / Farmhand in Murray Bridge, South Australia, Australia. This is a full-time opportunity offering $24 to $27 per hour, with an immediate start. The role is suited to someone with dairy or livestock experience, although candidates who are keen to learn and develop their skills in the dairy industry may also be considered.

The successful candidate will work across a progressive family-run dairy operation, assisting with milking, herd management, animal health, stock movement, calf feeding and general farm duties. The farm operates a renovated 15-aside double-up herringbone dairy with well-maintained equipment and structured systems.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must have full Australian working rights to be considered.

Job Details

Job Details	Information
Job Title	Dairy Farm Hand – Milking / Farmhand
Employer	Glenbrook
Location	Murray Bridge, SA, Australia
Salary	$24 – $27 per hour
Employment Type	Full-time
Industry	Farming / Dairy / Livestock
Work Area	Farm Labour
Start Date	Immediate start
Experience Required	Dairy or livestock experience preferred
Education	Not specified
Driver’s Licence	Current Australian Class C minimum
Nationality / Work Rights	Full Australian working rights required
Visa Sponsorship	Not available
Work Location	On site
Accommodation	Not available
Schedule	2–3 weekdays + every second weekend
Shift Type	Split shifts required

Tasks and Responsibilities

As a Dairy Farm Hand, you will:

• Assist with milking cows in a 15-aside double-up herringbone dairy.
• Carry out daily dairy and farm duties according to established procedures.
• Assist with herd management and livestock operations.
• Monitor animal health and wellbeing.
• Use the SCR monitoring system and enter relevant herd data.
• Assist with stock movement around the farm.
• Feed calves when required.
• Perform general farm labouring duties.
• Help maintain a clean and efficient dairy environment.
• Assist with day-to-day farm operations.
• Operate farm machinery when required and where suitably experienced.
• Support efficient feeding and livestock management practices.
• Maintain farm equipment and work areas appropriately.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Work cooperatively with other members of the farm team.
• Take initiative when completing routine farm duties.
• Contribute to efficient dairy and farm operations.
• Assist with maintaining high standards of milk production and animal care.

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Workplace & Professional Requirements

• Work on site at the dairy farm in Murray Bridge, SA.
• Previous dairy or livestock experience is preferred.
• Candidates with a strong interest in learning the dairy industry may also be considered.
• Must have a reliable and positive work attitude.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work hands-on.
• Ability to work independently when required.
• Good stock sense and awareness of animal behaviour.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Able to take initiative and contribute to daily farm operations.
• Comfortable working split shifts.
• Able to work 2–3 weekdays and every second weekend.
• Current Australian driver’s licence, Class C minimum.
• Ability to operate farm machinery is preferred.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to follow farm procedures and safety requirements.
• Comfortable performing physical and repetitive farm duties.
• Must have full Australian working rights.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• No on-farm accommodation is available.
• Own transport or regular access to a car is preferred.

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Positive and reliable attitude.
• Strong work ethic.
• Good stock handling and livestock awareness.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Willingness to learn new dairy farming skills.
• Practical and hands-on approach to farm work.
• Good understanding of animal health and welfare.
• Ability to identify issues involving livestock or farm operations.
• Responsible approach to milking duties.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain clean and efficient work areas.
• Initiative and willingness to contribute to farm operations.
• Flexibility to perform different farm duties.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work split shifts and weekend rosters.
• Safe and responsible approach to machinery and farm equipment.
• Professional attitude toward dairy farming.

Education & Experience

• Formal educational qualifications are not specified.
• Previous dairy farming experience is preferred.
• Livestock operation experience is highly relevant.
• Experience with milking is preferred.
• Experience with farm machinery operation is an advantage.
• Knowledge of herd management and animal health is beneficial.
• Candidates should have good stock-handling skills.
• Experience working independently on a farm is advantageous.
• Current Australian driver’s licence, Class C minimum, required.
• Applicants must have full Australian working rights.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Candidates should have their own transport or regular access to a car.
• Training and development are provided on the farm for suitable candidates.

Benefits & Work Schedule

• Full-time employment with Glenbrook.
• $24 to $27 per hour.
• Above-award wages and overtime under the Pastoral Award.
• Immediate start available.
• Work in a progressive family-run dairy operation.
• Well-run and organised workplace.
• Renovated 15-aside double-up herringbone dairy.
• Reliable and well-maintained equipment.
• Ongoing on-farm training and development.
• Company-supported skills development.
• Supportive, hands-on working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to day-to-day farm operations.
• Potential opportunity to progress toward a team leader position.
• Variety of duties across milking, herd work and general farm operations.
• Opportunity to develop livestock and dairy farming skills.
• Structured roster designed to support work-life balance.
• Work 2–3 weekdays plus every second weekend.
• Split shifts required.
• No on-farm accommodation available.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application highlighting their dairy or livestock experience, milking skills, animal handling ability, work ethic, driver’s licence and availability for the required weekday and weekend roster.

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