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 Mount Schank, located 20 minutes from Mt Gambier in Southeast South Australia. The farm is approximately 312ha in total with 201ha under pivot irrigation.

Currently milking 850 cows, through a 60 bail fully automated rotary shed with ACR’s, auto teat spray and GEA dairy plan computer program for herd records and in-shed feeding. The farm is predominantly pasture based with grain fed in the dairy. This farm is 60% Spring and 40% Autumn calving starting in August and February.

Accommodation is available and there could be opportunities for employment for your partner on 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 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 $85k 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.