**Company Description**:
Aurora Dairies is committed to a long-term investment in the Australian Dairy Industry and operates a portfolio of 56 dairy farms, 49 across south-eastern Australia, as well as 7 dairy farms in New Zealand.
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.
**Job Description**:
**What Aurora Dairies can offer you**
Aurora Dairies are currently seeking a Farm Hand for a dairy farm in Tinamba West, located 15 minutes from Maffra in Victoria's Gippsland region.
Whites is an approximately 210ha farm, predominatley pasture based with flood, spray and pivot irrigation. Currently milking 800 cows through a 50 bale rotary shed, this farm is 60% Spring and 40% Autumn calving rearing 250-300 replacements.
Accommodation may be available for the right employee and we may have full time or casual employment opportunities for your partner on a nearby farm, 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 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.
- Support to pursue training and education opportunities.
- A remuneration package based on level of relevant skills and experience (base salary approximately $67-70k annually plus super for a 50 hour 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 desirable for this position, but we may consider inexperienced applicants with the right attitude.
- 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.