Expressions of Interest Senior Farm Hands and Farm Hands - Smithton Region
Full-time
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 50dairy farms across south-eastern Australia
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.
Aurora Dairies is currently seeking a Senior Farm Hand or Farm Hand to join several of our dairy farms located near Smithton. Our farms are situated between 5 and 15 minutes from Smithton, and approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from Burnie.
Our farms milk between 1,100 and 1,400 medium‐frame crossbred cows at peak. These farms are all 100% spring‐calving beginning in early to mid‐August.
Accommodation is available for the right candidate, and there may also be employment opportunities for a 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 workplace.
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 $*****k).
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 Victoria**** 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 on
work-life balance.
Opportunities to
grow your career
both 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 to
sustainability
and is putting that into action.
Being part of an organisation of which
integrity, trust and collaboration
are their core values.
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📌 Expressions Of Interest Senior Farm Hands And Farm Hands - Smithton Region
🏢 AURORA DAIRIES
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