Farm Manager

Company Description

Candidates without Australian working rights will not be considered for this role, 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 57 dairy farms, 50 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.

Job Description

What Aurora Dairies can offer you

Aurora Dairies are currently seeking a Farm Manager for a dairy farm in Tarraville, located 10 minutes from Yarram in the Southern Gippsland region of Victoria, 2 hours and 45 minutes from Melbourne.

The farm has a herd of 1,150 Friesian & Friesian/Jersey cross cows running both autumn and spring herds and rears up to 400 replacement heifers yearly. The dairy has a 52-bale rotary with ACR's, milk meters, auto teat spray, cow collars and auto draft. The total property size is just under 700Ha with 270Ha of centre pivot irrigation with VRI and a 70Ha lateral walking irrigator. A four-bedroom house is available on farm.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will:

• Ensure safe operations across the property through the implementation of our Safety Management System,
• Manage and direct staff to achieve positive outcomes,
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgement to ensure the highest standards of animal health and welfare,
• Report on farm plans and inventory,
• Paddock inspection estimating quality and availability of pastures,
• Implement stock rotations and contribute to plans for future feed budgets,
• Feed management to support achievement of budgeted production targets,
• Monitor and maintain water and fencing,
• Maintain accurate stock, treatment, and feeding records,
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment,
• Coordinate contractors for required fertiliser, hay/silage making activities,
• Implement sustainable farming practices,
• Adhere to company policies and safe work procedures.

Qualifications

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.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience as a Dairy Farm Manager in a large-scale livestock operation,
• People management skills,
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct peers and work as a valuable team member,
• Reporting and computer skills,
• Demonstrated experience in the management and handling of livestock,
• Pasture based farming experience,
• Initiative to complete operational tasks that contribute to the team,
• Ability to support and implement safe work procedures,
• Willingness to learn new systems of work.

Additional Information

What makes Aurora Dairies unique?

• A safety and animal welfare focus across the entire company.
• A strong focus on fatigue management and work hours. We pride ourselves on work-life balance.
• Opportunities to grow your career both on the farm or with broader horizons through professional development and other training opportunities. Learning and development of our people is a strong focus at all levels of the organisation.
• An organisation that has made commitments to sustainability and is putting that into action.
• Being part of an organisation of which integrity, trust and collaboration are their core values.

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  or you can call Peter Van Zyl – General Manager on Please apply via the weblink as email applications will not be reviewed.

Please note, we may only make contact with you if your profile is suitable to the requirements of this position. Applicants without Australian working rights will not be considered for this role.