Visa sponsorship is not available for this role, therefore candidates without full Australian working rights will not be considered, including those on working holiday visas.
About Aurora Dairies
Aurora Dairies is committed to a long-term investment in the Australian Dairy Industry and operates a portfolio of 56 dairy farms, 49 across south-eastern Australia, as well as 7 dairy farms in New Zealand.
Aurora relies on local expertise to operate and improve the productivity of its dairy farms by employing and developing great people, investing in technology, farm development strategies, and supporting infrastructure. Aurora’s operating culture prioritises the health and safety of its employees - inclusive of a strong work-life balance, animal welfare and seeks to positively contribute to the environment and communities in which Aurora operates.
What Aurora Dairies can offer you
Aurora Dairies are currently seeking a Farm Manager for a sound performing dairy farm in Broadmeadows in North-West Tasmania. This farm is only 5 minutes away from Smithton and also is about an hours drive west of Burnie which has all the essential services available with many recreational activities on offer, along with cafes and restaurants.
This farm is 402ha of effective pasture, well drained, with 250ha under three centre pivot & K line irrigation systems. Milking a peak number 1300 cows through a 50-bail rotary shed, this farm has ACR’s, auto teat spray and auto drafting with an EasyDairy computer system.
This farm is 100% Spring calving beginning early to mid-August. The herd is mixed size with medium frame X-Bred cows. We run a two-herd system with an easy entry & exit system and the farm is predominantly pasture based with pellets fed in the dairy. Replacement heifers plus a portion of dry cows are agisted.
Accommodation is available in a very comfortable family home along with a vehicle included in the package and there could be opportunities for employment for your partner on one of our nearby farms, 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:
The desired skills and experience for this opportunity are:
You will be an energetic, and self-motivated individual with strong cattle and pasture management skills, who is keen to get stuck in and get the job done. You can work well on your own but equally works in very well amongst a team - we have thirteen dairy farms in Tasmania and our Farm Managers meet regularly as a team for peer group meetings to share advice and support each other to achieve goals.
You will have:
What makes Aurora Dairies unique?
If you have a passion for dairy and agriculture and are looking for your next step in a progressive dairy company, please submit your updated resume and cover letter as soon as possible as applications will be assessed as they received.
For further information, please contact us at [email protected] or you can contact Andrew Wright (Regional Operations Manager) on 0429 444 113.
Please note, we may only make contact with you if your profile is suitable to the requirements of this position. Applicants without full Australian working rights cannot be considered for this role.