Senior Dairy Manufacturing Specialist – Cottage Cheese & Butter
The Little Big Dairy Co | Rawsonville (Dubbo), NSW
Lead the production of premium Australian dairy products from paddock to plate.
AtThe Little Big Dairy Co, we're different.
We're one of Australia's few vertically integrated dairy businesses, with every litre of milk coming directly from our own Holstein herd before being processed, manufactured and packed on-site at our family-owned dairy.
As our business continues to grow, including the expansion of our cottage cheese production, we're looking for an experienced dairy manufacturing professional who shares our passion for exceptional quality, food safety and producing products we're proud to put our name on.
This is an opportunity to become a key member of a business that is investing in its future and committed to manufacturing premium Australian dairy products.
For the right international candidate, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under Australia's DAMA program.
About the Role
This is afull-time salaried position (40 hours per week)working within our dairy manufacturing facility near Dubbo, NSW.
This is a100% hands-on production role.
If you're looking for an office, administration or management position, this isn't the role for you.
You'll be on the factory floor every day, working alongside the team to manufacture premium dairy products while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety and efficiency.
You'll work across all areas of production including:
Cottage cheese manufacturing
Butter production
Milk processing and pasteurisation
Batch preparation
Filling and packaging operations
Cool room operations




Product changeovers
Cleaning and sanitation (CIP & manual)
Quality control and in-process testing
Continuous improvement initiatives
General factory operations
Our factory operates across early morning and afternoon/evening shifts, so flexibility is essential.
About You
You are an experienced dairy manufacturing professional who genuinely enjoys making exceptional products.
You understand that premium products don't happen by accident - they come from discipline, attention to detail and pride in every batch.
You're happy getting your hands dirty and working alongside the team every day.
You care about quality just as much as productivity.
Essential Experience
Applicantsmust demonstrate:
Previous dairy manufacturing experience
Proven hands-on experience producing cottage cheese
Proven experience manufacturing butter
Experience within small or medium-scale dairy manufacturing
Strong knowledge of dairy processing principles
Excellent understanding of food safety systems
HACCP and Food Safety qualifications (or equivalent)
Excellent written and spoken English
Ability to work rotating early morning and afternoon/evening shifts
Ability to work safely in a physical manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail
Highly Desirable Experience




Applications will be highly regarded from candidates with experience in:
Cultured dairy products
Cottage cheese process optimisation
Cream cheese or quark production
Fermentation and starter cultures
Pasteurisers
Plate heat exchangers
Cheese vats
Butter churns
Filling and packaging equipment
Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems
ATP environmental monitoring
pH control and culture management
GMP
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Internal food safety auditing
Lean Manufacturing
Production troubleshooting
Mechanical fault finding
Training and mentoring production staff
The Person We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
Is passionate about premium dairy products
Takes enormous pride in producing exceptional quality
Understands the importance of food safety
Wants to continually improve manufacturing processes
Works well within a close-knit team
Leads by example
Has a positive attitude
Is reliable and accountable
Enjoys working in a rapid-paced production environment
Why Join The Little Big Dairy Co?
At The Little Big Dairy Co, you'll have the opportunity to work with premium Australian milk produced on our own family farm and be involved in manufacturing products that are recognised for its quality.
We offer:
Full-time salaried position
Stable long-term employment
Modern dairy manufacturing facility
Chance to help grow our expanding cottage cheese business
Family-owned business with genuine values
Supportive team culture
Career development opportunities
DAMA sponsorship opportunities for exceptional international candidates
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📌 Senior Dairy Manufacturing Specialist – Cottage Cheese & Butter (Dubbo)
🏢 The Little Big Dairy
📍 Dubbo