Job Summary
Senior Farm Hand (or Farm Hand) at Aurora Dairies, located in Cooriemungle, South West Victoria.
The farm is approximately 310ha, milking 550 Holstein cows on a 60‐bail rotary shed with ACRs and auto‐teat spray. The herd recording system is GEA Dairy Plan and the operation is predominantly pasture with grain feeding. Calving is 80% autumn and 20% spring, starting in March and late August.
Responsibilities
* Drive and uphold animal health and safe operating procedures.
* Carry out all aspects of milking.
* Perform animal husbandry tasks.
* Manage pasture.
* Operate machinery.
* Conduct repairs and maintenance.
Qualifications
* Past dairy industry experience is desirable but inexperienced applicants with the right attitude may be considered.
* Committed to ensuring a safe workplace.
* Reliable and punctual.
* Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
* Team player.
Benefits
* Highly competitive salary with career progression opportunities.
* Full‐time roster up to a maximum average of 50 work hours per week (4 days off per fortnight).
* Opportunity for training and education support.
* Package based on relevant skills and experience: base salary approximately $76k annually plus super for 50‐hour Senior Farm Hand contract; Farm Hand roles $70‐73k.
* Accommodation available for the right candidate.
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
EEO Statement
Applicants without Australian working rights, including those on employer‐sponsored visas (482 or 492) or working holiday visas (417 or 462), will not be considered for this role.
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