Senior Dairy Cattle Stockperson – Hands-On Role in Leitchville, Victoria, Australia

Ever finished a long day on a dairy farm, watched the last cow walk back to pasture, and felt that deep satisfaction knowing the herd is healthy, the milk tank is full, and everything ran like clockwork? That quiet sense of accomplishment is what keeps many skilled stockpeople coming back shift after shift. If you live for that feeling and want to bring your experience to a respected dairy operation in Victoria’s north, Global Skilled Employment Services is recruiting a Senior Dairy Cattle Stockperson for a full-time, permanent role in Leitchville right now.

This Senior Dairy Cattle Stockperson position starts from $68,864 per year (plus superannuation). It is based in Leitchville, VIC 3567, and applications stay open until 2 March 2026. Leitchville sits in the heart of Goulburn Valley dairy country — flat, fertile land, reliable irrigation, and a strong farming community where people still wave when they pass on the road. The farm focuses on quality milk production, so your daily decisions directly affect herd health, fertility rates, and overall output.

The role is hands-on and varied. You plan and manage the entire milk production process — coordinating milking shed routines so every session starts and finishes efficiently. You implement reproductive programs: detecting heat, timing artificial insemination, monitoring herd fertility, and helping with pregnancy diagnosis to keep calving intervals tight.

You assist with controlled breeding experiments aimed at improving livestock strains — recording data, watching for traits that matter, and contributing observations that help the farm move forward. Calving time is intensive: you perform unsupervised internal assessments when needed, minimise stillbirths or injuries to cow or calf, and make quick calls that protect both mother and newborn.

Pasture and crop management fall under your watch — planning rotations, developing livestock feeding plans, and ensuring cows always have access to high-quality feed. You analyse and produce quality, set and maintain standards, supervise animal health programs, treat sick or injured cattle, and keep the environment optimal in line with Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Cattle.

You supervise and direct less experienced staff — assistant farmhands — setting work routines, monitoring performance, and coaching them so the whole team improves. You implement and monitor quality assurance procedures, keep documentation current, and ensure everything complies with food safety and regulatory requirements.

Milking plant operation is a core responsibility — running the system safely, reading vat temperatures and cow numbers, matching cow ID to calves, and producing top-quality milk every session. You operate the dairy recycling system, handle calf feeding (including tubing colostrum), assist with irrigation, inspect livestock to check feed effectiveness, transport/handle/store chemicals safely, and maintain records for stock and inventory control.

You also coordinate emergency responses for occupational health & safety or animal welfare incidents, participate in training sessions and workshops, and stay computer-literate enough to use basic software for reporting and records.

The work is physically demanding — early starts, long hours during peak seasons, lifting, walking paddocks, handling cattle — but the farm environment is supportive, and the role offers real ownership over herd and production outcomes.

Who This Senior Dairy Cattle Stockperson Role Is Looking For

The client wants someone who already has the practical know-how and can step in confidently.

You will be a strong match if you bring:

• AQF Certificate III in Agriculture / Dairy Production (or higher equivalent qualification)
• At least three years of recent and relevant work experience in dairy farming
• Hands-on skill in milking shed management, reproductive programs, calving, pasture/crop planning, and animal health supervision
• Ability to operate the milking plant and equipment safely
• Experience supervising junior staff and maintaining quality assurance records
• Strong understanding of Australian Animal Welfare Standards for Cattle and food safety regulations
• Computer literacy for basic reporting and record-keeping
• Physically fit and comfortable with early starts, outdoor work, and cattle handling

You do not need decades of experience — three solid years in dairy production show you understand the daily rhythm and can handle responsibility.

What Makes This Position Feel Like a Great Fit

Working on a progressive dairy farm in Victoria’s north offers rewards that go beyond the salary.

This Senior Dairy Cattle Stockperson role in Leitchville, VIC, includes:

• Starting salary from $68,864 per year + superannuation
• Permanent full-time employment
• Work in a respected dairy operation focused on quality milk production
• Real ownership over herd health, fertility, and production processes
• A supportive farming environment in one of Australia’s most productive dairy regions

These elements create a job that feels stable and purposeful. Leitchville and the Goulburn Valley offer affordable rural living, strong community ties, and easy access to larger centres like Shepparton or Melbourne.

Ready to Lead on the Farm?

If this Senior Dairy Cattle Stockperson role in Leitchville, Victoria, feels like the hands-on dairy position where your skills would make a real impact, Global Skilled Employment Services wants to hear from you.

Submit your resume highlighting your Certificate III (or higher) in Agriculture/Dairy Production, three years (or more) of relevant experience, and why you enjoy managing herds and milk production.

Apply online through the usual process — they review applications carefully for the right practical fit.

Applications close 2 March 2026.

A Senior Dairy Cattle Stockperson job in Leitchville, VIC, lets you plan milk production, manage herd fertility, supervise staff, and maintain high welfare standards while earning from $68,864 per year plus super in a productive farming region. The permanent full-time role offers stability, while your hands-on experience and leadership skills drive real herd and milk quality outcomes.

Global Skilled Employment Services connects skilled people with quality farms. Your calving expertise, pasture management knowledge, and team supervision could help this dairy thrive.

Leitchville sits in the heart of Victoria’s dairy country. Contributing here means healthier cows and better milk every season.

If coordinating milking routines, implementing breeding programs, and keeping livestock in top condition excites you, this Senior Dairy Cattle Stockperson opportunity in Leitchville, Victoria, provides rewarding farm leadership with solid rewards. The supportive rural setting and focus on excellence make it a place where you can truly settle in and grow.

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