Assistant Farm Manager - Aurora Dairies

What Aurora Dairies can offer you

Aurora Dairies are currently seeking an Assistant 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.

This is an excellent career opportunity offering:

• 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

This role will include tasks the areas of:

• 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.