**Company Description**:
**About Aurora Dairies**
Aurora Dairies is committed to a long-term investment in the Australian Dairy Industry and operates a portfolio of 47 dairy farms across south-eastern Australia.
Aurora relies on local expertise to operate and improve the productivity of its dairy farms by employing and developing great people, investing in technology, farm development strategies, and supporting infrastructure. Aurora's operating culture prioritises the health and safety of its employees - inclusive of a strong work-life balance, animal welfare and seeks to positively contribute to the environment and communities in which Aurora operates.
**What Aurora Dairies can offer you**
Aurora Dairies are currently seeking an Assistant Farm Manager for a dairy farm in West Victoria, located 50 kilometres from Warrnambool. This farm is approximately 330ha and 130ha is under irrigation, with a mixture of perennial and annual rye grass pastures. Currently milking 600 cows, through a 44 bale rotary shed with ACR's, auto teat spray. This is split into Autumn and Spring calving.
**This is an excellent career opportunity offering**:
- A highly competitive salary and career progression opportunities.
- A 2 bedroom cottage can be made available
- 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 Warrnambool which has all the essential services available with many recreational activities on offer.
- Full time or casual employment opportunities may be available for your partner if required.
- Support to pursue training and education opportunities.
- A remuneration package based on level of relevant skills and experience
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
**This role will include tasks the areas of**:
- Supporting the farm manager as 2IC
- Driving and upholding Animal Health and Safe Operating Procedures.
- Outdoor stock work, animal husbandry and dairy work.
- Water based tasks including irrigation, water lines and pumps.
- Fencing, machinery, repairs and maintenance. And other general farm duties as needed
- Pasture management.
**Qualifications**:
**The desired skills and experience for this opportunity are**:
- Experience in a similar position in the livestock industry
- Past dairy industry experience is a must for this position
- 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.
**_ 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._**
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