Livestock Feeding & Machinery Operator

Brief Description

Union Pastoral Co as part of The Midfield Group is one of Australia's largest 100% family-owned companies, proudly producing high quality dairy products.

Based in the Warrnambool, Victoria, we are now seeking a reliable and motivated

Livestock Feeding & Machinery Operator to join our team for the livestock feeding season, with the opportunity to transition into a broader machinery operation role within the business once the feeding season concludes.

This is a hands-on position and suited to someone who takes pride in livestock performance, machinery care, and working as part of a large, well-structured farming operation.

About You

• Experience with livestock feeding systems (preferred but not essential)
• Confident operating tractors and agricultural machinery
• Mechanical aptitude and respect for equipment
• A Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Commitment to safety and animal welfare

About The Role

• Daily feeding of livestock using mixer wagons and silage feed-out equipment
• Accurate ration mixing and feed delivery to maintain animal health and performance
• Monitoring feed intakes and reporting any issues with stock or rations
• General feed pad and yard cleanliness and organisation
• Operation of modern agricultural machinery including: JBC, John Deere, Case, Fendt Tractors
• Safe and efficient operation of feeding equipment
• Basic machinery maintenance, servicing checks, and fault reporting
• Opportunity to move into a wider machinery operation role outside of the feeding season, including cropping, harvest support, and general farm machinery operations

What We Offer

• Secure seasonal role with pathway to ongoing machinery work
• Modern, well-maintained machinery fleet
• Supportive team environment within a large-scale farming operation
• On-the-Job training and support from experienced operators
• Stable employment within a long-established, family-owned Australian business

The Union Pastoral Co is proud to be an equal opportunity employer