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 New 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 robust work-life balance, animal welfare and seeks to positively contribute to the environment and communities in which Aurora operates.
Aurora Dairies are currently seeking a Farm Handfor a dairy farm located in Echuca, Victoria. This farm is only 10 minutes from Ehuca Town, which has all the essential services available with many recreational activities on offer, along withcafes and restaurants.
This farm is approximately 748ha with floor irrigation systems. We are currently milking 1,000 cows, through a 60 bail rotaryshed with ACR's and auto drafting and we use Easy Dairy for all herd records.
This farm has split calving - 40% Autumn and 60% Spring calving.The herd is medium frame quiet natured cows. We run a two-herd system with an easy entry & exits system and the farm is predominantly pasture based with pellets fed in the dairy.
Accommodation is available and there could be opportunities for employment for your 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 development opportunities.
- A remuneration package based on level of relevant skills and experience.
- 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.
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.
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 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.
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