What Aurora Dairies can offer you
Aurora Dairies are currently seeking two Senior Farm Hands for a dairy farm in Hawkesdale, located 30 minutes from Warrnambool in South West Victoria.
This farm is approximately 700ha with a mixture of perennial and annual rye grass pastures. Currently milking 1,400 cows through a 80 bale rotary shed with ACR’s and auto teat spray, this farm is 70% Autumn and 30% Spring calving.
There is accommodation available. We are seeking two Senior Farm Hands, and a couple may be considered depending on their skills and experience.
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.
- Accommodation is available.
- Full time or casual employment opportunities available for your partner on farm or on one of our nearby farms if required.
- Support to pursue training and education opportunities.
- A remuneration package based on level of relevant skills and experience (base salary approximately $72k annually plus super for a 50 hour Senior Farm Hand contract).
- 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.
