Dairy Farm Operations Manager

Northern Victoria · On-farm house provided · $175,000–$200,000 + equity pathway

About the Role

Reporting to the owners, the Operations Manager holds full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the dairy — leading both the herd and the team behind it. Part of the herd is housed in a compost barn, with the balance in a drylot with some grazing, while close-up dry cows and fresh cows are managed in a separate compost barn through calving.

This is a genuinely hands-on role. Alongside your management responsibilities, you'll work across all areas of the operation, including sowing crops and irrigating, and lend a hand wherever the farm requires it.

You will:

- Lead, roster and develop a skilled team, including milkers, breeders, calf rearers, and mixer wagon drivers

- Oversee the herd through every stage — breeding, calving, lactation and the dry period — maintaining the highest standards of animal health and welfare

- Manage the breeding and reproduction program alongside the AI technician

- Oversee feed and ration management to meet production targets.

- Manage the compost barns and drylot, including bedding, and cow comfort

- Plan and run cropping, forage production and irrigation to supply the dairy's full feed requirement year-round

- Maintain accurate herd, treatment, feed and production records





- Operate and maintain plant and equipment, and coordinate contractors as required

- Lead safety on farm and ensure compliance with dairy QA and safe work procedures

About YouYou're an energetic, self-motivated leader who's happy to direct the team and get stuck in yourself. You will have:

- Proven experience managing a large-scale dairy operation, including both herd and staff

- Robust stockmanship across breeding, calving, lactation and herd health

- Experience with mixer-wagon (TMR) feeding (highly regarded)

- A sound understanding of cropping and irrigation for forage production

- Solid people-management, rostering and team-development skills

- Good reporting and computer skills, with the ability to work to a budget

- A genuine commitment to safety, animal welfare and doing the job well

What's on Offer

- A senior leadership role on a modern, well-established and supportive family farm

- On-farm house provided

- A competitive package of $175,000–$200,000, negotiable based on experience

- A genuine pathway to an equity stake in the business for the right person, after demonstrating strong management capability

This position may suit a couple. There is scope for a partner with skills in HR and rostering, and dairy QA, to take on a complementary role within the business.

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