Senior Farm Hands - Smithton Region

Aurora Dairies Management Pty Ltd; Smithton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aurora Dairies near Smithton in Tasmania is seeking a Senior Farm Hand to join our dairy farms. The role covers milking, animal health procedures, pasture management and general maintenance on a full-time roster.

Accommodation is available for the right candidate, with potential for a partner to find employment on nearby farms. We emphasise safety, work-life balance and long-term development within a large dairy business.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years dairy industry experience desirable.
• Committed to ensuring a safe workplace.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Good work ethic and positive attitude.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dairy farm experience

Safety conscious

Team player

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 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 50dairy farms across south-eastern Australia

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 is currently seeking a Senior Farm Hand to join several of our dairy farms located near Smithton. Our farms are situated between 5 and 15 minutes from Smithton, and approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from Burnie.

Our farms milk between 1,100 and 1,400 medium‑frame crossbred cows at peak. These farms are all 100% spring‑calving beginning in early to mid‑August.

Accommodation is available for the right candidate, and there may also be employment opportunities for a 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 full time roster available up to amaximumaverage 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.
• 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.
• Pasture management.
• Machinery operation.Repairs and maintenance.

Qualifications

The desired skills and experience for this opportunity are:

• At least 3 years dairy industryexperience is desirablefor this position
• 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 Victoria2021 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.

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.