Senior Farm Hand

About the role

Join Aurora Dairies as a Senior Farm Hand on a large‑scale dairy farm near Smithton. You will work on an 800 ha property milking 1,300 cows with modern rotary milking technology.

Key responsibilities

• Drive and maintain farm machinery while adhering to animal health and safety procedures.
• Perform all milking operations, including use of ACRs, auto teat spray and auto drafting.
• Manage animal husbandry tasks and oversee pasture management.
• Carry out repairs, maintenance and general farm duties such as fencing installation and upkeep.

Required profile

• Minimum two years’ experience in the dairy industry.
• Demonstrated ability to operate tractors and perform general farm duties.
• Commitment to workplace safety, reliability and punctuality.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and team‑player mindset.

Required skills

• Tractor operation
• Fencing installation and maintenance
• Milking system operation
• Animal husbandry
• Pasture management
• Machinery operation and maintenance

What we offer

• Highly competitive salary with career progression opportunities.
• Work‑life balance – up to an average of 50 hours per week with four days off per fortnight.
• On‑site accommodation for the right candidate and potential employment for a partner.
• Support for training, education and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.