Job Description Aurora Dairies are currently seeking a Farm Manager for a dairy farm in Denison, located between Traralgon and Sale in the Gippsland region of Victoria. The Farm is approximately 150ha in total with 60ha under centre pivot irrigation and 90ha under flood irrigation. Currently milking 800 cows through a 50 bail rotary shed with ACR’s, auto teat spray and concrete feed pad, and is predominantly pasture based with grain fed in the dairy. This farm is 50% Spring and 50% Autumn calving starting in August and February. Accommodation will be provided to the successful applicant in a family home, and opportunities for employment for your partner on one of our nearby farms will be available if required. As Farm Manager you will need to be a team player creating an environment where people can develop to help achieve desired outcomes. You will have well developed pasture management and animal husbandry skills and understand the demands of large scale dairy farming. Safety will be at the forefront of everything you do. Reporting to the Senior Farm 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.
