05 Aug
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Bruny Island Cheese
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Glen Huon
05 Aug
Bruny Island Cheese
Glen Huon
Dairy Farm Manager – Glen Huon, Tasmania
We’re looking for a hands‑on, experienced Dairy Farm Manager to lead the day‑to‑day operations of our beautiful property in the Huon Valley. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys working with a small, passionate team, and takes pride in animal welfare and productivity.
The position may also suit a couple, with potential opportunities in calf rearing or involvement in our broader farm and cheesemaking enterprise.
You’ll be leading a herd of 80 cows milked through a 10-unit Herringbone parlour, supported by a small team, and working closely with our General Manager and farm consultant.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate all farm activities – feeding, milk, herd health, reproduction, and grazing management.
- Implement and execute effective pasture renovation plans
- Supervise basic plant and machinery maintenance and assist with capital projects.
- Monitor and improve performance using production records and farm management software (Easy Dairy).
- Maintain accurate stock, treatment, and feeding records.
- Ensure fencing and water systems are maintained to a high standard.
- Lead, train, and inspire your team to create a positive, long‑term work culture.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2 years’ dairy farm management experience.
- Solid technical knowledge of pasture‑based dairy systems, animal husbandry, and Artificial Insemination.
- A leader who communicates well, solves problems practically, and motivates their team.
- Competent with farm management software (Easy Dairy preferred).
- Committed to animal welfare and pasture‑based grazing systems.
- Seeking a long‑term role with room to take on greater responsibility over time.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Comfortable 3‑bedroom farmhouse with utilities included.
- Vehicle provided for work purposes.
- Ongoing professional development – including local industry events and training.
- Work‑life balance in one of Tasmania’s most beautiful farming regions.
About Us
We’re part of Bruny Island Cheese & Beer Co., a proudly Tasmanian‑owned business known for our artisan cheeses, farmhouse ales, and robust connection to the land.
Our Glen Huon dairy is set on the banks of the Huon River, just 10 minutes from Huonville and 40 minutes from Hobart. We milk a mixed herd of Australian Shorthorn, Normande, Jersey and Brown Swiss cattle, 100% spring calving (mid‑July to mid‑September), producing the exceptional quality milk that goes into our world class award‑winning cheeses.
We value animal welfare, sustainable pasture management, and the craft of turning raw milk into something extraordinary. This is your opportunity to join a small but passionate team and be part of a farm that is as much about quality as it is about community.
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