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Farm Management Support (FMS) Specialist
role at
Lely
in Melbourne.
Be part of the future of dairy farming.
Are you passionate about dairy farming and ready to make a difference in how farms operate today and into the future?
Lely
, a world leader in automated milking and dairy solutions, is looking for a Farm Management Support Specialist to support farmers across Australia and New Zealand. This role blends dairy knowledge with technology and advisory work.
What You'll Do
Train, coach, and certify Lely Center FMS Advisors to strengthen capability across the network.
Support farmers transitioning from conventional dairies to robotic systems, helping them optimise routines and cow flow from day one.
Provide ongoing on-farm and remote advisory support to farmers and Lely Centers.
Analyse farm data, herd performance, feeding strategies, and cow behaviour to tailor improvements.
Work alongside our Lely Center network, vets, nutritionists, and other farm advisors to drive whole-farm results.
Share local insights with Lely Internationally to help shape future product development.
Build long-term relationships that support sustainable, high-performing dairy businesses.
Requirements
A strong background in dairy farming, herd management, agriculture, or dairy advisory work.
Deep understanding of cow behaviour, herd routines, feed management, and on-farm processes.
Ability to interpret farm data and turn insights into practical on-farm actions.
Experience with robotic/automated milking systems is an advantage – but training is provided.
Excellent communication and coaching skills, comfortable working with partners, farmers and advisors.
A proactive, organised mindset with a strong customer focus.
Willingness to travel regularly across Australia and New Zealand (with occasional overseas training).
An existing network in the dairy industry.
What We Offer
Be part of a global leader in agricultural innovation.
Help farmers farm more sustainably with world-class technology.
Work with passionate colleagues in an international and supportive environment.
Access ongoing development training through the Lely Academy.
Play a key role in shaping the future of dairy farming in Australia and New Zealand.
Company vehicle (with private use), laptop and phone.
Annual salary of $*****k with room for growth.
If you're passionate about dairy farming, thrive on solving technical challenges, and want to contribute to sustainable farming solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
At Lely, we believe in a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future for farming.
Want to know more about this job? Please contact Sara Bakker.
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