About the job
Aurora Dairies is excited to announce an opening for a dedicated Farm Hand at our specialized heifer rearing facility, conveniently located just 10 minutes from Yarram in the picturesque Southern Gippsland region of Victoria, approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes from Melbourne.
Our farm is essential to supporting Aurora Dairies’ operations in Gippsland, with a primary focus on the care, growth, and development of replacement heifers, ensuring a robust future herd. The expansive property covers around 700 hectares, including 270 hectares of advanced centre pivot irrigation with Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI), and a 70-hectare lateral walking irrigator.
We offer on-site accommodation for the successful candidate, making this an attractive opportunity for those looking to immerse themselves in the dairy industry.
This position presents an exceptional career opportunity that includes:
- A competitive salary along with clear pathways for career advancement.
- A healthy work-life balance with a full-time schedule capped at an average of 50 hours per week (4 days off every fortnight).
- The chance to be part of a large-scale dairy enterprise that values its people, animals, and the environment.
- Support in pursuing training and professional development opportunities.
- A compensation package tailored to the candidate's relevant skills and experience.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Job responsibilities will encompass:
- Driving and maintaining adherence to Animal Health and Safe Operating Procedures.
- Performing animal husbandry tasks.
- Managing pasture effectively.
- Operating farm machinery.
- Conducting repairs and maintenance work.

