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Current job opportunities
International applicants must already be eligible to work in Australia and hold the necessary work visas/permits, as these will not be provided by Dairy Australia or dairy farm employers. Please direct all job inquiries to the individual employer, not Dairy Australia.
New South Wales
Dairy Farm Hand
RE & DJ Platts | Quaama NSW 2550 | [View on Google maps]
Full-time
This is a general duties role requiring milking approx. 10 shifts per fortnight and other farm activities such as fencing, droving and basic machinery maintenance. Tractor work for very skilled operators. Milking 700 cows on a 50 unit rotary platform. We are a large dry land farm. Good stable team environment with opportunity to tailor job to suit the person.
Apply below with resume and two references.
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Closing date: 14 December 2025
Dairy Farm Manager
BRADY RJ P | South West Rocks NSW 2440 | [View on Google maps]
Full-time
We are looking for a motivated Dairy Farm Manager to join our operation under a contract arrangement. This role suits someone experienced in dairy operations who enjoys autonomy and wants to take ownership of day-to-day farm performance.
Key Responsibilities: Daily dairy farming operations. Milking 250–300 cows. General herd management. Oversight of farm activities and workflow. Supporting smooth daily operations across the property. 3-bedroom house available
Closing date: 20 December 2025
Dairy Farm Hand - Robotic Farm
BONNIE VIEW PASTORAL CO | Drouin VIC 3818 | [View on Google maps]
Full-time
600 cows milked through 10 Lely robotic milkers,k 375 hectares of productive farmland, Supportive, skilled team of three
Must hold a current driver’s licence and have own transport. Preferably live locally to Drouin, as no accommodation is available on farm. Would suit a mature, reliable person with a good work ethic. Dairy experience preferred, but training provided for the right person. Supportive, long-term team environment. Training in modern robotic dairy. Stable, ongoing employment
Closing date: 13 December 2025
Dairy Farm Hand
TM & JM BALE | Stewarts River NSW 2443 | [View on Google maps]
Full-time Trainee
Full shifts: 4.30am–3.00pm or 8.00am–5.30pm. Up to 40 hours per week (negotiable for the right person). Casual to start, with the potential for full-time employment
Reliable, with a mature and practical attitude. Handy with tools and comfortable with farm machinery. Artificial Insemination (AI) skills highly desirable. Able to work well in a small team environment. Must live locally (no accommodation available)
Closing date: 13 December 2025
Dairy Herd Manager
G T WAKE & M R WAKE & S WAKE | Singelton NSW 2330 | [View on Google maps]
Full-time Trainee
Family owned and operated dairy farm milking 300 registered Brown Swiss in a 13-a-side swing over herringbone dairy. We are seeking Herd Manager to join our well established team who takes pride maintaining herd health and producing high quality milk. Several years hands on experience in dairy farming is essential. Accommodation, 2-bedroom house, available on farm. Must have a legal right to work in Australia.
Closing date: 13 December 2025
Dairy Career Pathway
Burrawang NSW 2577 | [View on Google maps]
Full-time Trainee
Kickstart your career in the dairy industry! This is a hands-on role where you’ll complete a Certificate III or IV in Dairy Production or Agriculture while gaining real farm experience. We’re looking for someone motivated to learn, who enjoys working outdoors, and wants a long-term career in dairy. On-farm accommodation may be available for the right candidate.
Closing date: 13 December 2025
Senior Dairy Role
EDER RE BM | Bodalla NSW 2845 | [View on Google maps]
Full-time
Our 1014-acre farm milks around 200 crossbred (Holstein, Viking Red, Jersey) cows, rearing 40 replacements each spring. The dairy is a swing-12 with take-offs & meters.
We are seeking an experienced individual or couple to manage day-to-day operations. As this is not a large dairy, practical skills in contracting, fencing, or general farm construction are highly valued alongside dairy management. There is potential for the position to progress into a share-farming or lease agreement.
Closing date: 13 December 2025
Farm Hand / All Rounder
TA GF & RF Herne & TL Russell | Nowra NSW 2541 | [View on Google maps]
Casual
Experience in dairy and/or animal husbandry. Enjoys working as part of a close-knit and supportive team. Reliable, adaptable, and values animal care and farm efficiency
If you’re passionate about dairy farming and want to be part of a well-established, forward-thinking business, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: 6 December 2025
Farm Hand
R & K Nouwens Pty Ltd | Bodalla NSW 2545 | [View on Google maps]
Casual (2 positions)
Previous dairy farming experience is required. Ability to handle livestock and follow milking routines. A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a small, supportive team
Start end of November. To apply you must be in Australia with a current legal right to work, no sponsorship available for this role
Closing date: 6 December 2025
Farm Hand
Seldomseen Pty Ltd | Taree NSW 2430 | [View on Google maps]
Full-time
Ability to work early mornings and follow farm routines. Reliable and responsible attitude. Experience in dairy or livestock is an advantage, a strong passion for working with and caring for animals is essential.
Hours are 30-50/week with flexibility to suit work life balance.
Closing date: 6 December 2025
Herd Manager / 2IC
KL & MA Atkins | Tamworth NSW 2340 | [View on Google maps]
Full-time
Located near to beautiful Tamworth, close to school and bus. Milking 350 cows, 20 aside herringbone with autodraft, heat detection and partial TMR. 55 hr week, 10-day roster with every 2nd weekend off.
Duties- milking am and pm, herd health, AI, calf rearing, machinery operation and general farm duties. House available. Experience in industry essential, experience in management role desirable. Must be in Australia and eligible to work. Current drivers licence essential.
Closing date: 21 November 2025
Dairy Production Manager
RE & DJ Platts | Bega NSW 2550 | [View on Google maps]
Full-time
Position available, please visit SEEK to apply.
Closing date: 29 November 2025
Queensland
There are currently no jobs listed in this region.
What else can you do?
- Select another state to view other available jobs.
- Get in touch below with a Dairy Australia representative to learn more about working in dairy farming.
- Search for dairy jobs opportunities on CareerJet, Gumtree, Seek or local Facebook pages and groups.
- Check for adverts in local newspapers and dairy industry magazines.
Our jobs board is regularly updated so please come back soon!
South Australia
Relief Milker
LB MA & ID Golder | Murraylands, SA 5259 | [View on Google maps]
Casual
Competitive casual pay rates. Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression. A friendly and collaborative team culture. No Accommodation included
Closing date: 5 December 2025
Tasmania
There are currently no jobs listed in this region.
What else can you do?
- Select another state to view other available jobs.
- Get in touch below with a Dairy Australia representative to learn more about working in dairy farming.
- Search for dairy jobs opportunities on CareerJet, Gumtree, Seek or local Facebook pages and groups.
- Check for adverts in local newspapers and dairy industry magazines.
Our jobs board is regularly updated so please come back soon!
Victoria
Dairy Farm Position
MICHAEL & VICKI HISCOCK | Tinamba, VIC 3860 | [View on Google maps]Full-time
As part of the team you’ll take an active role in daily operations, including:
- Milking (approx. 6-10 milkings per week)
- Herd health monitoring and animal husbandry
- Feeding, pasture management, and irrigation
- Machinery operation and general farm maintenance
- Supporting and overseeing operations when required
- Above award wages paid
Closing date: 28 November 2025
Senior Farm Hand
Cole PJ & Hammer JL | Scotts Creek VIC 3267 | [View on Google maps]Full-time
Join our family farm business milking 240 cows in a 30-unit rotary dairy.
- Close to picturesque towns of Timboon and Port Campbell
- House available in Timboon
- Flexible roster to work around other interests
This versatile role includes: All aspects of herd and young stock management; milking, calf rearing , feeding of livestock and machinery operation -tractor work, and day to day management of the property.
Closing date: 28 November 2025
Farm Hand
Waite A & M | Myrtlebank VIC 3851 | [View on Google maps]Casual (2 positions)
A genuine interest in working with animals. Reliable and punctual. Some dairy experience preferred, but training will be provided. Must live locally (no accommodation available)
Part-time, approx. 25–30 hours per week, 3 days a week (either Monday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Friday). Shift time: 4:30am – 4:30pm. Only one weekend per month required
Closing date: 6 December 2025
Farm Hand
Papamoa Dairying Pty Ltd | Timboon VIC 3268 | [View on Google maps]Full-time ($65,000 to 75,000 per year)
We are looking for a full-time farm hand to join our farm business, milking 700 cows in a 50-bale rotary dairy. If you like working outdoors, enjoy being part of a team, and are physically fit, this could be the perfect role for you.
Your role will include:
- Supporting the farm’s day-to-day operations.
- Assisting with herd health (including heifer and calf management), milk quality and production, dairy audit requirements, pasture management and maintenance tasks.
- Working with the team, undertaking day-to-day administration including all health and safety requirements.
Why join us?
- Be part of a progressive farm business
- Grow your skills and advance your farming career
- Enjoy peaceful rural living just 2.5 hours from Melbourne
Closing date: 30 November 2025
Milker/Farm Hand
CA & KG Gamble | Bamawm VIC 3561 | [View on Google maps]Part-time
Join our team at our friendly 20 aside rapid exit dairy with Holstein and Jersy cows. Must be in Australia to apply. Role will include: Milking and other general farm hand roles (role can be part time or full-time)
If you are trustworthy, reliable, hardworking and have attention to detail and care for high-quality cattle AND you are looking for a great team to be a part of then email us today!
Closing date: 19 November 2025
Farm Hand
CA & KG Gamble | Bamawm VIC 3561 | [View on Google maps]Full-time
Join our team at our friendly 20 aside rapid exit dairy with Holstein and Jersy cows. Must have 2 years’ experience. Must be in Australia to apply.
Role will include: Hands-on across milking, calf rearing, machinery, cattle handling, and mixing wagons. AI experience is a bonus
Are you trustworthy, reliable, hardworking and have attention to detail and care for high-quality cattle?
Closing date: 19 November 2025
Farm Hand
Coorieridge Farm | Cooriemungle VIC 3268 | [View on Google maps]
FLH3 (Dairy operator Grade 1B) or FLH5 (Dairy operator grade 2)
$65,000 to 75,000 per year
Join our farm business with an enthusiastic team, milking 480 cows in a herringbone dairy. Ideal for someone who is physically fit and enjoys outdoor work and being a part of a team.
- Advance your farming career - grow your expertise
- Charming rural living – picturesque landscapes and a tranquil environment
- Peaceful countryside - 220 kilometres southwest of Melbourne and 40 kilometres northeast of Warrnambool
- Work on a progressive farm business with a passionate team
Specifically, this role will:
- assist in the farm’s day to day operations
- assist with managing herd health (including heifer and calf management), milk quality and production, dairy audit requirements, pasture management and maintenance tasks, under guidance of the Farm Manager/Owner.
- contribute to and work with the farm team, undertaking day to day administration including all health and safety requirements.
Closing date: 21 November 2025
Western Australia
There are currently no jobs listed in this region.
What else can you do?
- Select another state to view other available jobs.
- Get in touch below with a Dairy Australia representative to learn more about working in dairy farming.
- Search for dairy jobs opportunities on CareerJet, Gumtree, Seek or local Facebook pages and groups.
- Check for adverts in local newspapers and dairy industry magazines.
Our jobs board is regularly updated so please come back soon!
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