Farm Hand

FARM HAND NEEDED FOR OUR GLEN HUON DAIRY FARM

This is an exciting opportunity to join our small team on our progressive, forward-thinking dairy farm located on the banks of the Huon River in the picturesque Huon Valley, a 10 min drive from Huonville and 45 mins from Hobart.

Glen Huon Dairy is part of the renowned Bruny Island Cheese Company, producing the milk that is made into artisanal specialty cheeses. We are a small, spring calving, once-a-day herd that has been in operation since 2016. Although now not certified as Organic (by choice) we continue to farm using mostly Organic/bio dynamic farming principles. Since the start, our focus has been concentrated on prioritising animal welfare, milk quality and environmental sustainability. We also offer farm tours, educational workshops, and events.

We are looking to recruit a Farm Hand to report directly to the Farm Manager and to take responsibility for running the farm under the manager's direction.

 The successful candidate will need to be/have:

• Experience in operating a tractor

• Attention to detail in executing tasks with a focus on long term benefit

• Knowledge or experience in fencing, plumbing, weed control and general maintenance

• High standards and pride in work executed

• Organised, tidy and neat

• Respectful towards company property and machinery

• High level of personal hygiene and cleanliness of the dairy with respect to animal welfare.

• Manual driving license 

• Milking experience is highly desirable but we are willing to teach the right candidate.

 We offer a permanent full time position that pays according to the Australian Pastoral award, salary to be negotiated based on experience.

Please upload an up-to-date resume and cover letter. We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted.