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 57 dairy farms, 50 across south-eastern Australia, as well as 7 dairy farms in Current 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
Aurora Dairies are currently seekingtwo Senior Farm Hands (or Farm Hands) for a dairy farm in Hawkesdale, located 30 minutes from Warrnambool in South West Victoria.
This farm is approximately 700ha with a mixture of perennial and annual rye grass pastures. Currently milking 1,400 cows through a 80 bale rotaryshed with ACR’s and auto teat spray, this farm is 70% Autumn and 30% Spring calving. This role has a mixture of work in the dairy and tractor work, experience in both areas is highly desirable.
Accommodation is available for the right candidate and there could be opportunities for employment for your partner on this farm or 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.
- A remuneration package based on level of relevant skills and experience(base salary approximately $76k annually plus super for a 50 hour Senior Farm Hand contract, Farm Hand roles $70-73k).
- 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:
- Past dairy industryexperience is desirablefor this position,but we may considerinexperienced applicants with the right attitude.
- 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 truesafety focusacross 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 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.
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.