Assistant Farm Manager - Aurora Dairies

Aurora Dairies Management Pty Ltd; Simpson; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Aurora Dairies are seeking an Assistant Farm Manager for a dairy farm in Simpson, Victoria. The site milks 550 Friesian cows on a 265ha operation, with a 50-bail rotary shed and pasture-based system.

Accommodation is available, with potential partner opportunities on nearby farms and a strong focus on work-life balance. The role involves supporting the farm manager, upholding animal health SOPs, herd nutrition and management, irrigation, and supervising staff, with a pathway to career

Qualifications

• Extensive dairy industry experience is required for this management role.
• Committed to ensuring a safe workplace.
• Leadership skills and team player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the farm manager as second in charge.
• Drive animal health and Safe Operating Procedures.
• Herd management, nutrition, calving, and AI/mating planning.
• Irrigation and pasture management.
• Supervise staff and oversee machinery operation.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Dairy industry experience

Leadership skills

Safety mindset

Reliable and punctual

Education

Agriculture degree

Job 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 494) 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

What Aurora Dairies can offer you

Aurora Dairies are currently seeking an Assistant Farm Managerfor a dairy farm in Simpson, located 40 minutes from Colac in South West Victoria.

The farm is approximately 265ha effective area, currently milking 550 Friesian cows, through a 50 bail rotary shed with ACR’s and auto teat spray. GEA Dairy Plan is used for herd recording and the farm is predominantly pasture based with grain fed in the dairy. This farm is 80% Autumn and 20% Spring calving starting in March and late August.

Accommodation is available and there could be opportunities for employment for your partner on one of our nearby farms, if required.

This is an excellent career opportunity offering:

• A highly competitive salary and career progression opportunities.
• Work-life balance with a maximumaverage of 50 work hours per week with a variable roster with 4 days off every 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 (minimum of $81k annually for a 50 hour contract).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

This role will include tasks the areas of:

• Supporting the farm manager as second in charge.
• Driving and upholding Animal Health and Safe Operating Procedures.
• Herd management and nutrition, including calving, hospital herd care, AI/mating planning, dairy shed work and more.
• Irrigation and pasture management.
• Supervising staff.
• Machinery operation.
• Repairs and maintenance.

Qualifications

The desired skills and experience for this opportunity are:

• Extensive dairy industryexperience is required for this management role.
• Tertiary qualification(s)in Agriculture or a related field is desired.
• Committed to ensuring a safe workplace.
• Reliable and punctualand ability to take responsibility.
• Good work ethic and positive attitude.
• Leadership skills and team player.

Additional Information

What makes Aurora Dairies unique?

• Asafety and animal welfare focusacross the entire company.
• A strong focus on fatigue management and work hours. We pride ourselves onwork-life balance.
• Opportunities togrow your careerboth 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 tosustainabilityand is putting that into action.
• Being part of an organisation of whichintegrity, trust and collaborationare 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.

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.