Senior Farm Hand - Competitive Salary Package I Great Location I Dairy FarmDo you have 3-5 years experience on a dairy farm and ready to take your career to the next level? We are a family owned business dedicated to transforming the way dairy farms are managed. We are process driven and care deeply about our team, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where everyone can thrive.What We Offer: Salary Package: $85,000 - $95,000 p.a. + super + house + utilitiesHousing: 3-bedroom house with utilities coveredStart Date: 3rd Feb 2025Location: Near Nowra, NSW, scenic farm setting near the river, perfect for a balanced lifestyle, great schools closebyProfessional Development: You'll receive top-notch leadership and business training to excel in this role and you will be mentoredPositive Team Culture: Work with a caring and motivated team that values hard work and collaborationCommitment to Stability: We understand that relocating your family is a significant decision, and we're committed to fostering a stable relationship where everyone thrives.Company Overview: At Broughton Pastoral Company, a family-run business led by a dynamic young couple, we pride ourselves on creating a fun, upbeat team environment where everyone feels valued. Our vision is to transform underutilized prime dairy land into thriving, profitable farms. With 1,100 Holstein and Jersey cows milked across three herringbone dairies, we believe that when our cows, pastures, and people thrive, success follows naturally—so fostering a strong, positive culture is our top priority.Company Values: Positivity & Proactive Culture: We focus on solutions, celebrate every win, and foster fun and camaraderie among the team.Integrity: We act with honesty and always strive to leave things better than we found them.Growth & Balance: We support personal and professional development, promoting a healthy work-life balance.Key Responsibilities: Team Supervision: Lead a multicultural team of 6-7 direct reports across multiple shifts to maintain 24/7 operations. Be on call occasionally, train new staff, assist with problem-solving, and set a positive example of our company values.Operational Duties: Oversee day-to-day operations of a 550-cow farm, managing tasks such as breeding programs including AI, feed management, calf rearing, repairs and maintenance (R&M), and the management of springer, heifer, and dry cows. Schedule and coordinate vet and trucking services.KPI Management: Monitor milk production and quality, reproduction and animal health, and pasture and feed management including the use of irrigation. Ensure facility cleanliness standards are met consistently.Administrative Tasks: Maintain safe food quality, keep accurate records, and handle orders.Springer & Fresh Cow Management: Manage springer & fresh cow protocols, including monitoring health & calvings, production, and organizing vaccinations and vet schedules.What You Bring: With 3-5 years of dairy farm experience, you have a solid understanding of daily operations and best practices. You excel in cow management and herd health, ensuring the animals are well cared for. Your AI qualification enables you to effectively contribute to breeding programs, while your skills in pasture management optimize feed for the herd.Delegation: You are brilliant at delegating, fostering team spirit by making each member feel valued.Problem-Solving: You bring solutions rather than problems, taking ownership of tasks with a hands-on approach.Organisational Skills: Your organizational abilities shine in your weekly planning, allowing you to prioritize tasks effectively.Attention to Detail: You maintain high standards in all tasks, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in daily operations.About Our Area: We are located on the river, allowing for various water sport activities. We are close to local primary schools & high schools, with private school options nearby. With Nowra only being a 10 min drive away, you will have access to major retail chains & services.Why Join Us? This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of our farming operations and grow within a family business that values its people and their development. You'll enjoy the best of both worlds—a career with purpose and a lifestyle close to the ocean. #J-18808-Ljbffr