Senior Farm Hand/Farm Hand - Aurora Dairies

Job details
Pay
$76,000 a year
Job type
Full-time
 
Location
Alcomie TAS 7330
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Employee assistance program
 
Full job description
What Aurora Dairies can offer you

Aurora Dairies are currently seeking a Senior Farm Hand or Farm Hand for a dairy farm in Broadmeadows, located 10 minutes from Smithton in North-West Tasmania.

This farm is approximately 320ha and 144ha is under centre pivot and K-Line irrigation systems. We are currently milking 1,150 cows, through a 50 bail rotary shed with ACR’s, auto teat spray and auto drafting and we use Easy Dairy for all herd records.

This farm is 100% Spring calving beginning in mid-August. The herd is medium frame quiet natured cows. We run a two-herd system with an easy entry & exits system and the farm is predominantly pasture based with pellets fed in the dairy.

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 45-50 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.
Employment opportunities may be available for your partner on farm if required.
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).
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.
Qualifications
The desired skills and experience for this opportunity are:

Past dairy industry experience is highly desirable for this position, but we may consider inexperienced applicants with the right attitude at Farm Hand level.
Committed to ensuring a safe workplace.
Reliable and punctual.
Good work ethic and positive attitude.
Team player.
Additional Information
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 2021 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.
If you have a passion for dairy and agriculture and are looking for your next step in a progressive dairy company, please submit your updated resume and cover letter as soon as possible as applications will be assessed as they are received.

For further information, please contact us at auroratalent@auroradairies.com.au - please note, email applications cannot be accepted. You can also contact Andy Quarrell (Farm Manager) on 0460 420 631 if you had any questions about the role.

Please note, we may only make contact with you if your profile is suitable to the requirements of this position. Candidates without Australian working rights will not be considered for this role, including those on working holiday visas.

 
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