Our client owns and operates a successful family-owned dairy farm in the upper Murray region on the NSW/VIC border. This picturesque and productive property borders both the Murray and Swampy Plain Rivers covering some 840 acres that include a mix of river flats and rising country.

This innovative dairy farm has a focus on profitable production, currently milking 400 cows in a 20-aside double-up rapid exit dairy, fully equipped with automatic cup removers, auto draft and AFI technology which monitors the cows, including their rumination and aids in heat detection. To compliment this operation plans are underway to install robotic calf feeders along with a loafing shed. A split calving is in place along with a synchronized AI program with sexed semen used on the heifers.

Pastures consist of perennial and annual rye and clover, and the property boasts 3 center pivot irrigators and a lateral sprinkler irrigation system, predominately growing corn and lucerne along with summer forage crops. Machinery is very modern and well maintained and they have all their own gear to make pit and bale silage.

We are seeking a person who is a good all-rounder, ideally with both dairy and machinery experience, with the ability to take leadership in the owner’s absence. You will have initiative, strong communication skills, both written and verbal, excellent problem-solving skills along with attention to detail. You will be mechanically minded, have the ability to help or organise harvest and work well in a team with the capacity to lead by example. Experience with irrigation would be advantageous.

This is a long-term opportunity for someone who is willing to grow and learn within the dairy industry. Further training is encouraged and the opportunity to do further courses and training are endorsed to further grow your knowledge and skills. You will be expected to do some milking’s and also assist with machinery operation and the day-to-day running of the farm.

Located in a pristine part of Australia on the edge of the Snowy mountains where there are endless opportunities for adventure, exploring and relaxing in your down time, the location provides a wonderful rural community along with sporting and social opportunities. Khancoban dam offers sports such as water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, standup paddle boarding and fishing, and not far away is Thredbo for winter and summer activities. Situated close to wonderful national parks renowned for hiking, camping and 4-wheel driving, this is an adventure lover’s paradise. There is an abundance of smaller regional towns that offer lovely cafés and restaurants and within a 1 ½ hours’ drive there is the larger regional town of Albury/Wodonga offering all the services you would expect from a large regional hub.

On offer is an excellent salary that includes a 3 bedroom newly renovated home boasting a new kitchen, bathroom and laundry located in the town of Corryong, well suited to a family and 25km from the farm. Corryong offers primary and secondary schooling plus health facilities, shopping and sporting clubs along with a friendly and welcoming community.

To apply for this role please submit an up-to-date resume supporting your skills and work experience along with a cover letter detailing why you are suited to this role.

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