Farm Manager - Aurora Dairies

Aurora Dairies are currently seeking a Farm Manager for a dairy farm in Scottdale. This farm is Ideally located, 15 minutes from Scottdale, 30 minutes from Bridport and 1 hour from Launceston.

The farm is approximately 450Ha effective area with 287Ha under pivot irrigation currently milking 1,250 cows, through a 60-bail rotary shed with ACR’s, auto teat spray and auto drafting. This farm is 100% Spring calving beginning in mid- August. 

Accommodation is available and there could be opportunities for employment for your partner, if required.

As Farm Manager you will need to be a team player creating an environment where people can develop to help achieve desired outcomes. You will have well developed pasture management and animal husbandry skills and understand the demands of large scale dairy farming. Safety will be at the forefront of everything you do.

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will:

• Ensure safe operations across the property through the implementation of our Safety Management System
• Manage and direct staff to achieve positive outcomes
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgement to ensure the highest standards of animal health and welfare
• Report on farm plans and inventory
• Paddock inspection estimating quality and availability of pastures    
• Implement stock rotations and contribute to plans for future feed budgets
• Feed management to support achievement of budgeted production targets
• Monitor and maintain water and fencing
• Maintain accurate stock, treatment, and feeding records
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment
• Coordinate contractors for required fertiliser, hay/silage making activities
• Implement sustainable farming practices
• Adhere to company policies and safe work procedures.