Aurora Dairies are currently seeking an Assistant Farm Manager for a dairy farm in Nambrok, located between Traralgon and Sale in the Gippsland region of Victoria.
The Farm is approximately 371ha in total with 255ha under centre pivot irrigation and 170ha under flood irrigation. Currently milking 1,200 cows through a 60 bail rotary shed with ACR’s, auto teat spray and concrete feed pad, and is predominantly pasture based with grain fed in the dairy. This farm is 70% Spring and 30% Autumn calving starting in August and February.
Accommodation will be provided to the successful applicant in a family home, and opportunities for employment for your partner on one of our nearby farms will be available if required.
This is an excellent career chance offering:
- A highly competitive salary and career progression opportunities.
- Work-life balance with a maximum average of 50 work hours per week with a variable roster with 4 days off every 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 (minimum of $85k annually for a 50 hour contract).
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
This role will include tasks the areas of:
- Supporting the farm manager as second in charge.
- Driving and upholding Animal Health and Safe Operating Procedures.
- Herd management and nutrition, including calving, hospital herd care, AI/mating planning, dairy shed work and more.