Senior Farm Hand/Farm Hand - Aurora Dairies

Aurora Dairies are currently seeking a Senior Farm Hand (or Farm Hand) for a dairy farm in near Elizabeth Town, Tasmania, located 20 minutes from Deloraine.

This farm is approximately 650ha with 315ha under 6 centre pivot irrigation system peaking at 1300 cows, through a 54 bail rotary shed with ACR’s, auto teat spray and auto drafting with a Delpro computer system able to individually feed to production.

The farm is 100% Spring calving beginning in mid-July with a mixed size herd with both small & large frame cows.

The farm runs 3 herds most of the year and use Halter to assist with easy entry & exit from paddocks and dairy.

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.