Aurora Dairies is currently seeking a Senior Farm Hand or Farm Hand to join one of our dairy farms, located near Waterhouse, Tasmania.
The dairy includes:
- 60-unit rotary dairy with automatic cup removers and animal identification technology.
- 30,000-litre DeLaval milk vat.
- Automated feed and wash systems.
- Modern external circular holding yards with automatic backing gate.
- Well-equipped dairy facilities including an internal office, kitchenette, store room and bathroom.
- Two 22-tonne feed silos.
- Concrete floors and steel-frame construction designed for durability and ease of maintenance.
Located in the picturesque North-East of Tasmania, our farm offers the chance to work within a progressive large-scale dairy business while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the Scottsdale region.
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 Safe Operating Procedures.
- All aspects of milking.
- Animal husbandry.
- Pasture management.
- Machinery operation.
- Repairs and maintenance.