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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.

To apply, please use the link!

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Company Description

About Aurora Dairies

Aurora Dairies is committed to a long-term investment in the Australian Dairy Industry and operates a portfolio of 50 dairy farms across south-eastern Australia.

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.

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Job Description

We are seeking expressions of interest for experienced Farm Managers for our dairy farms in Tasmania.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a hands-on leadership role within a well-established farming operation, overseeing day-to-day farm activities while contributing to the ongoing performance, development and success of the business.

About the opportunity

As Farm Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of the farm, people, livestock and resources. You will play a key role in ensuring the operation is safe, productive and commercially successful.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the farm team to achieve operational and performance objectives
• Managing day-to-day livestock, pasture and farm operations
• Planning and coordinating seasonal activities and workloads
• Monitoring animal health, welfare and production outcomes
• Managing farm resources, equipment, contractors and suppliers
• Maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and environmental management
• Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and profitability
• Working closely with senior management to deliver business and operational goals
• Maintaining accurate farm records and reporting on key performance indicators

Why Tasmania?

Enjoy the opportunity to build your career while living and working in one of Australia's most beautiful agricultural regions. Tasmania offers a unique combination of world-class agricultural conditions, a strong farming community and an outstanding lifestyle.

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About you

We are looking for someone who is practical, commercially minded and passionate about agriculture, with the leadership capability to take ownership of a significant farming operation.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Farm Manager or senior farm leadership role
• Strong livestock and/or dairy farming experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop a team
• Excellent planning, organisation and problem-solving skills
• A strong understanding of animal welfare, farm safety and compliance
• The ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions
• A hands-on approach and willingness to get involved in all aspects of the operation
• A genuine commitment to continuous improvement and achieving strong farm outcomes

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