Description:
What Aurora Dairies can offer you
Aurora Dairies are currently seeking an Assistant Farm Manager 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.
This is an excellent career opportunity offering:
- A highly competitive salary and career progression opportunities.
- Accommodation may be available for the right candidate.
- 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.
- Close proximity to Smithton which has all the essential services available with many recreational activities on offer.
- Support to pursue training and education opportunities.
- A remuneration package based on level of relevant skills and experience (minimum of $75k 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.
- Irrigation and pasture management.
- Supervising staff.
- Machinery operation.
- Repairs and maintenance.
Qualifications
The desired skills and experience for this opportunity are:
- Extensive dairy industry experience is required for this management role.
- Tertiary qualification(s) in Agriculture or a related field is desired.
- Committed to ensuring a safe workplace.
- Reliable and punctual and ability to take responsibility.
- Good work ethic and positive attitude.
- Leadership skills and 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 are looking for your next step in a progressive dairy company, please submit your updated resume and cover letter. For further information, please contact us at auroratalent@auroradairies.com.au or you can contact Andrew Quarrell (Farm Manager) on 0477 043 766.
Please note, we may only make contact with you if your profile is suitable to the requirements of this position. Applicants without Australian working rights cannot be considered for this role, including those on working holiday visas.