Do you live and breathe dairy farming?
Do you understand cow behaviour, farm systems, and the realities of life on-farm — and are now looking for the next step in your career?
Lely, the global leader in automated milking and dairy technology, is looking for a passionate, dairy-minded professional to join our Farm Management Support (FMS) team in Melbourne.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who deeply understands cows, farmers, and farm systems — and wants to grow into a specialist, advisory within an innovative international organization.
About the Role
As a Farm Management Support (FMS) Specialist, you'll use your dairy knowledge and practical experience to help farmers get the very best out of their Lely systems.
You'll work closely with our Lely Centers and farmers across Australia and New Zealand, combining your understanding of cow behaviour, farm operations, and productivity with advanced automation and data-driven tools.
You will be the connection point between farmers, the Lely Center advisors, and the global Lely organization, helping to improve farm performance, support robotic transitions, and uplift capability across the network.
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 optimize routines and cow flow from day one.
Provide ongoing on-farm and remote advisory support to farmers and Lely Centers.
Analyze 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.
About You
We're looking for someone who genuinely understands dairy farming — the cows, the people, and the daily challenges.
You'll succeed in this role if you have:
Minimum 3 years of dairy industry experience in farm ownership/operation, herd management, farm supervision, dairy advisory work, veterinary practice, or dairy nutrition.
Certificate or Diploma level qualification or higher in agriculture, dairy farming, or related field.
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, organized mindset with a strong customer focus.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly across Australia and New Zealand (with occasional overseas training).
An existing network in the dairy industry.
Why Join Lely?
Be part of the world's leading dairy automation company.
Work with cutting-edge technology that supports sustainable, efficient, and cow-friendly farming.
Join a passionate, international team with a strong culture of learning.
Access continuous training through the Lely Academy and international programs.
Build a long-term career with genuine advancement opportunities.
Enjoy a competitive package including laptop, phone, and company vehicle.
If you have strong dairy knowledge, a passion for helping farmers succeed, and are ready to take the next big step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
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