Aurora Dairies is currently seeking a Senior 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 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.
- 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 Secure Operating Procedures.
- All aspects of milking.
- Animal husbandry.
- Pasture management.
- Machinery operation.
- Repairs and maintenance.