Company Description

About Aurora Dairies

Aurora Dairies is committed to a long-term investment in the Australian Dairy Industry and operates a portfolio of 57 dairy farms, 50 across south-eastern Australia, as well as 7 dairy farms in New Zealand.

Aurora relies on local expertise to operate and improve the productivity of its dairy farms by employing and developing great people, investing in technology, farm development strategies, and supporting infrastructure. Aurora’s operating culture prioritises the health and safety of its employees - inclusive of a strong work-life balance, animal welfare and seeks to positively contribute to the environment and communities in which Aurora operates.

Job Description

Aurora Dairies are currently seeking multiple Dairy Cattle Farmers in the Gippsland and Northern
Victoria region, Victoria.

The successful candidates will have a passion for the dairy industry and have experience in assisting the
management team in managing a dairy operation. The successful candidates will have demonstrated
skills and experience in the following areas:

• Driving and upholding Animal Health and Safe Operating Procedures
• Animal Health and Record Management
• All aspects of milking and general farm duties
• Feeding of cattle
• Animal Husbandry
• Pasture Management
• Machinery operation
• Repairs and maintenance.

Qualifications

The desired skills and experience for this opportunity are:

• Minimum 5 years of dairy industry experience
• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture
• Committed to ensuring a safe workplace
• Reliable and punctual
• Good work ethic and positive attitude
• Team player.

Additional Information

What makes Aurora Dairies unique?

• A true safety focus across the entire company. Safety first, what’s the rush. Aurora Dairies was the WorkSafe Victoria 2021 winner of the Commitment to Workplace Health and Safety on a Farm Award.
• A strong focus on fatigue management and work hours. We pride ourselves on work-life balance.
• Opportunities to grow your career both on the farm or with broader horizons through professional development and other training opportunities. Learning and development of our people is a strong focus at all levels of the organisation.
• An organisation that has made commitments to sustainability and is putting that into action.
• Being part of an organisation of which integrity, trust and collaboration are their core values.

If you have a passion for dairy and looking for your next step in a progressive dairy company, please
submit your updated resume and cover letter by clicking 'Apply'.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage. Only applications submitted
through this link will be accepted - no email applications.

Please note, we will only make contact with you if your profile is suitable to the requirements of
this position.

Salary: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year