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Overview
Mitta Dairies is currently looking to hire a couple, passionate
about dairy farming, for an established and growing dairy business in the Mitta
Valley, North Eastern Victoria. If you have a love for the dairy industry and are
looking to build a long-term career with driven, motivated and highly efficient
professionals – this is the career opportunity you have been looking for.
This position is ideal for a couple that is looking to work
together to play a critical role in building upon the success of the farm. The
role will provide the successful applicant(s) the ability to join a cutting
edge, progressive and visionary team. This cohesive and forward-thinking team
is looking for the right person/people to bring your enthusiasm, determination
and contribution to a shared vision of success and growth.
Business
The business is an intensive pasture based operation with
Jersey/cross-breed herd and operates four farms – 1000-acre dryland lease
(adjoining main dairy), 640-acre main dairy farm, 500-acre second dairy farm,
1500-acre run off bush block. This job is suited for middle to senior
management in the dairy business and applicants who have a broad range of
skills in dairy farming will have an advantage. A house package is available
for this position and the job description can be flexible depending on the
skillsets of the applicant/s.
Community
The Mitta Valley offers an abundance of outdoor recreation, good
schools and a welcoming, warm community. A school bus to the local Tallangatta Primary
and Secondary School drives along the sealed road and picks up at the front
gate. Annual rain fall of 35", 26 km to Tallangatta, 18 km to Eskdale and
70 km to Albury/Wodonga.
Responsibilities:
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To work alongside the Senior Herd Manager and directly reporting
to the Operations Manager;
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To be a part of a team that manages the daily needs of 700 cow
split calving herd over two properties (milking at one);
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To be a driven and motivated couple with a good attitude and
enjoys working as part of a team;
·
Unwavering commitment to alignment and cooperation with Operations
Manager to achieve shared vision of success and growth;
Key farm points are:
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Property located in the beautiful Mitta Valley in North Eastern
Victoria;
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Attractive, well-watered property;
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Professional development and training encouraged;
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50-unit rotary shed and 30-aside swing-over shed;
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Potential for future development and promotion;
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Comfortable home on-farm located close to dairy facilities;
·
Local support available from owners/Operations Manager with a
wealth of knowledge on the farm, district and industry.
Summary
This position will report to, and work in
collaboration with, the Operations Manager to achieve the mutual business
goals. Successful applicants will have relevant experience in the dairy
industry, must have a valid drivers license, intermediate (or advanced)
computer skills, and meet required visa and working rights in Australia. Salary
commensurate with experience.
Interested
applicants to send Cover Letter, CV and References to Charlotte Strapp
mittadairies@gmail.com.