About the business

RB & DN Watson farming partnership operates 2 certified Biodynamic/ Organic farms and one Jersey Milk uncertified farm in the beautiful iconic Millaa Millaa region of the southern Atherton Tablelands.

The milk from these farms supplies the Mungalli Creek Dairy on-farm processing facility and is made into award winning milk, yoghurts, cream, cheese and ice-cream under the Mungalli Creek Dairy or Misty Mountains brand.

This brand has been established for over 25 years and is expanding into more markets as demand grows.

As a family centered business, we are passionate about producing the best quality products for our customers and regenerating the soil and land using Biodynamic and organic farming practices.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced milker to help care for and milk our cows. Previous experience with milking and herd and calf care and the ability to do early morning and afternoon shifts is required.

MUST be able to operate a quad bike safely and have good dairy hygiene and be available for weekdays and weekend rosters.

If you enjoy being around cows and calves and are up to the challenge of what dairy farming throws your way we would like to talk with you.

Skills and Experience

Applicants would ideally have a minimum of 1 year Dairy experience and be able to look after all aspects of the dairy herd including:

Milking, dairy shed hygiene, herd health

Calving and Calf rearing and livestock and dry cow management

Stock movement and general farm duties

Other duties available for the right candidate ….

Personal attributes:

Flexible can do attitude

A love of dairying, strong work ethic, flexible and adaptable

Respectful and takes good care of people, animals, farm equipment and machinery

High standard of workplace hygiene and follows WHS protocols

An interest in sustainable and regenerative farming

Enjoys contributing to and working in a team environment

Accurately follows systems and procedures

Ability to do early morning and afternoon shifts

Available for weekday and weekend rosters

Located near Millaa Millaa, you will be working on our Bartle View farm which has a small herd of 90 Jersey cows. Two three-hour shifts per day am and pm approximately 30 hours per week. Five days on, two off, additional hours may be available for the right candidate.

Our Farms are located in a stunning part of North Queensland surrounded by World Heritage Rainforest and Waterfalls. You will need to live within easy driving distance to our farm.

If you have a genuine passion for dairy farming then please APPLY NOW.

This role is long term and not suitable for Travellers or Working Holiday Visa holders unless they can do a min of six months work and have their own accommodation.