Senior Farm Hand/Farm Hand - Aurora Dairies

Aurora Dairies are currently seeking a Senior Farm Hand (or Farm Hand) for a dairy farm in Cooriemungle, located 10 minutes from Simpson in South West Victoria. 

The farm is approximately 310ha effective area, currently milking 550 Holstein cows, through a 60 bail rotary shed with ACR’s and auto teat spray. GEA Dairy Plan is used for herd recording and the farm is predominantly pasture based with grain fed in the dairy. This farm is 80% Autumn and 20% Spring calving starting in March and late August.

Accommodation is available for the right candidate and there could be opportunities for employment for your partner on this farm or one of our nearby farms, 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 $76k annually plus super for a 50 hour Senior Farm Hand contract, Farm Hand roles $70-73k).
• 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.