Company Description

Candidates without full long term Australian working rights will not be considered for this role, this includes those on employer sponsored visas (482 or 492) or working holiday visas (417 or 462).

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 a Senior Farm Hand or Farm Hand for a dairy farm in Tarraville, located 10 minutes from Yarram in the Southern Gippsland region of Victoria, 2 hours and 45 minutes from Melbourne.

The farm has a herd of 1,150 Friesian & Friesian/Jersey cross cows running both autumn and spring herds and rears up to 400 replacement heifers yearly. The dairy has a 52-bale rotary with ACR’s, milk meters, auto teat spray, cow collars and auto draft. The total property size is just under 700Ha with 270Ha of centre pivot irrigation with VRI and a 70Ha lateral walking irrigator.

Accommodation is available for the right candidate and there could be opportunities for employment for your partner, if required.

This is an excellent career opportunity offering:

• A highly competitive salary and career progression opportunities.
• Work-life balance with a full time roster available up to a maximum average of 50 work hours per week (4 days off per fortnight).
• Being part of a large scale dairy business that values all of its people, animals and the environment.
• Support to pursue training and education opportunities.
• A remuneration package based on level of relevant skills and experience (base salary approximately $76k annually plus super for a 50 hour Senior Farm Hand contract, Farm Hand roles at $70-73k).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

This role will include tasks the areas of:

• Driving and upholding Animal Health and Safe Operating Procedures.
• All aspects of milking.
• Animal husbandry.
• Pasture management.
• Machinery operation.
• Repairs and maintenance.

Qualifications

The desired skills and experience for this opportunity are:

• Past dairy industry experience is desirable for this position, but we may consider inexperienced applicants with the right attitude at a Farm Hand level.
• 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 agriculture and are looking for your next step in a progressive dairy company, please submit your updated resume and cover letter as soon as possible as applications will be assessed as they received.

For further information, please contact us at [email protected] or you can contact Sharon Mattern (Farm Manager) on 0400 923 171. Email applications will not be accepted.

Please note, we may only make contact with you if your profile is suitable to the requirements of this position. Applicants without Australian working rights cannot be considered for this role, including those on working holiday visas and employer sponsored visas.