Job Description

Company Description

Candidates without full long term Australian working rights will not be considered for this role.

This includes those on employer sponsored visas (482 or 492) or working holiday visas (417 or 462).

About Aurora Dairies

Aurora Dairies is committed to a long-term investment in the Australian Dairy Industry and operates a portfolio of 50 dairy farms across south-eastern Australia.

Aurora relies on local expertise to operate and improve the productivity of its dairy farms by employing and developing great people, investing in technology, farm development strategies, and supporting infrastructure. Aurora’s operating culture prioritises the health and safety of its employees - inclusive of a strong work-life balance, animal welfare and seeks to positively contribute to the environment and communities in which Aurora operates.

Job Description

Aurora Dairies are currently seeking an experienced Water Monitoring & Compliance Officer to support water resource management across our farming operations.This is a unique opportunity for an experienced water management professional to play a key role in optimising water use across a large-scale dairy business.

Reporting to the General Manager - Tasmania, the Water Monitoring & Compliance Officer will work closely with Farm Managers and operational teams to manage water licences, allocations, monitoring systems, telemetry and compliance requirements across Aurora Dairies.

Regular travel between Aurora Dairies properties will be required.

This is an excellent career opportunity offering:

• Competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience.
• Opportunity to shape and improve water management practices across a large-scale dairy farming business.
• Diverse and autonomous role combining water compliance, irrigation performance, technology and farm advisory responsibilities.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

This role will include responsibilities in the area of:

• Water licencing, allocation and regulatory compliance management.
• Water entitlement utilisation, allocation management and seasonal water planning.
• Water metering, telemetry and water monitoring system management.
• Soil moisture monitoring, irrigation scheduling and water-use optimisation.
• Analysis of water-use, irrigation performance and monitoring data.
• Irrigation efficiency, water productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Water infrastructure, monitoring technology and capital improvement projects.
• Regulatory reporting, audits, inspections and compliance activities.
• Technical support, training and capability development for farm teams.
• Stakeholder engagement with water authorities, regulators, contractors and service providers.

Qualifications

The essential skills and experience for this opportunity are:

• Proven experience in water resource management, irrigation operations, water compliance or a related agricultural environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of irrigation systems, water management practices and water-use efficiency principles.
• Experience managing water licences, allocations, approvals and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Technical knowledge of water metering, telemetry, soil moisture monitoring systems and associated technologies.
• Ability to analyse water-use and irrigation performance data to support operational decision-making and optimise water utilisation.
• Strong project management, reporting, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel regularly between Aurora Dairies' Tasmanian properties.

Additional Information

What makes Aurora Dairies unique?

• A true safety focus across the entire company. Safety first, what’s the rush. Aurora Dairies was the WorkSafe Victoria 2021 winner of the Commitment to Workplace Health and Safety on a Farm Award.
• A strong focus on fatigue management and work hours. We pride ourselves on work-life balance.
• Opportunities to grow your career both on the farm or with broader horizons through professional development and other training opportunities. Learning and development of our people is a strong focus at all levels of the organisation.
• An organisation that has made commitments to sustainability and is putting that into action.
• Being part of an organisation of which integrity, trust and collaboration are their core values.

If you are passionate about dairy farming, water management and sustainable agriculture and are looking for your next opportunity with a progressive and growing dairy business, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For further information, please contact us at auroratalent@auroradairies.com.au.

Please use the apply button as email applications will not be accepted.

Please note, we may only make contact with you if your profile is suitable to the requirements of this position. Applicants without Australian working rights cannot be considered for this role, including those on working holiday visas and employer sponsored visas.