Senior Farm Hand – Dairy Farm in Bushy Park

About the role

Aurora Dairies is seeking a Senior Farm Hand (or Farm Hand) for its 542‑ha dairy farm in Bushy Park, Tasmania. The farm milks 1,000 cows using a modern 50‑bail rotary shed with DeLaval herd management system and operates on a spring‑calving schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Drive and uphold animal health and safe operating procedures.
• Perform all aspects of milking, including operation of ACRs, auto teat spray and auto draft systems.
• Manage animal husbandry and pasture management across pivot and hard‑hose irrigated areas.
• Operate, repair and maintain farm machinery and irrigation equipment.

Required profile

• Commitment to a safe workplace and punctuality.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and team‑player mindset.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work up to an average of 50 hours per week.

Required skills

• Experience with DeLaval herd management system.
• Knowledge of ACR milking equipment, auto teat spray and auto draft.
• Operation of pivot and hard‑hose irrigation systems.
• Machinery operation, repairs and maintenance.

What we offer

• Highly competitive salary (approximately $76,000 AUD per year for senior role, $70‑73k for farm hand).
• Work‑life balance with a full‑time roster averaging 50 hours per week and 4 days off per fortnight.
• Career progression opportunities within a large‑scale dairy business.
• Support for training and education, including access to an Employee Assistance Program.