Candidates without full long term Australian working rights will not be considered for this role, this includes those on employer sponsored visas (482 or 494) or working holiday visas (417 or 462).
Job Description
What Aurora Dairies can offer you
Aurora Dairies are currently seeking an Assistant Farm Manager for a dairy farm in Montagu. This farm is ideally located, just 10 minutes from Smithton, and 1.5 hours from Burnie.
The farm is approximately 800Ha effective area with 330 Ha under centre pivot irrigation and 48Ha irrigated by K-line, currently milking 1,300 cows, through a 70-bail rotaryshed with ACR's, auto teat spray and auto drafting. This farm is 100% Spring calving beginning in mid-August. The herd is medium frame cross breed cows. Young-stock are raised on the farm.
Accommodation is available and there could be opportunities for employment for your partner, if required.
Benefits
* A highly competitive salary and career progression opportunities.
* 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.
* Support to pursue training and education opportunities.
* A remuneration package based on level of relevant skills and experience (minimum of $81k annually for a 50 hour contract).
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Responsibilities
This role will include tasks in the following areas:
* Supporting the farm manager as second in charge.
* Driving and upholding Animal Health and Safe Operating Procedures.
* Herd management and nutrition, including calving, hospital herd care, AI/mating planning, dairy shed work and more.
* Irrigation and pasture management.
* Supervising staff.
* Machinery operation.
* Repairs and maintenance.
Qualifications
The desired skills and experience for this opportunity are:
* Extensive dairy industry experience is required for this management role.
* Tertiary qualification(s) in Agriculture or a related field is desired.
* Committed to ensuring a safe workplace.
* Reliable and punctual and ability to take responsibility.
* Good work ethic and positive attitude.
* Leadership skills and team player.
Applicants without Australian working rights cannot be considered for this role, including those on working holiday visas and employer sponsored visas.
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