Aurora Dairies are currently seeking an senior farm hand or farm hand for a dairy farm in Parkham. This farm is Ideally located 20 minutes from Deloraine and 50 minutes from Launceston.
The farm is approximately 235Ha milking 761 cows, through 50 bale rotary shed. This farm is 100% Spring calving beginning in mid- August.
Accommodation may be available for the right candidate 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 a maximum average 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 Protected Operating Procedures.
- All aspects of milking.
- Animal husbandry.
- Pasture management.
- Machinery operation.
- Repairs and maintenance.