Assistant Manager (2IC) - Tasmania!

Take the next step in your dairy career with a respected family-owned farming business that invests in its people.

If you're an experienced Farm Assistant ready to step into a 2IC role, or a Junior 2IC looking for genuine career progression, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-run, modern dairy operation in beautiful North West Tasmania.

Why you'll love this role

• $75,000 AUD salary + 12% Superannuation
• Tidy 2-bedroom home provided
• Relocation support available
• Maximum average 50-hour work week
• Opportunity for your partner to gain employment on-farm
• Work with a supportive Farm Manager and Operations Manager who are committed to your development
• Be part of a growing business with long-term career opportunities

About the farm
You'll join a well-established, family-owned agricultural business with over 20 years of successful dairy and beef farming operations across Australia and Tasmania. The farm milks 750 cross-bred cows through a modern 60-stand rotary shed and operates a predominantly pasture-based system with grain fed in the dairy.

The property is well maintained, easy rolling, and equipped with excellent infrastructure and systems that make day-to-day farming efficient and enjoyable. Autumn calving has now been completed, making this an ideal opportunity to settle into the role and get to know the farm, team, and systems before the next busy period.

What you'll be doing
Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will play a key leadership role across all aspects of the dairy operation, including:

• Supporting daily farm operations and planning
• Leading the team when the Farm Manager is off-farm
• Milking and animal husbandry
• Stock movement and feeding out
• Fencing, spraying, repairs, and general farm maintenance
• Machinery operation
• Maintaining high animal welfare and health & safety standards
• Assisting with team coordination and operational efficiency

What we're looking for

• At least 2 years of dairy farming experience
• Solid understanding of day-to-day dairy operations
• Strong stockmanship and animal care skills
• A positive attitude and genuine passion for dairy farming
• Reliability, initiative, and willingness to take responsibility
• Leadership potential and the ability to work well within a team
• A desire to build a long-term career in the dairy industry
• Full driver's licence
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
• Valid Australian working rights

Agricultural qualifications are an advantage but not essential.

The lifestyle North West Tasmania offers an exceptional lifestyle with affordable living, excellent local schools, shops and services, and a welcoming rural community. Whether you're relocating on your own or with a partner, this role provides the support and stability to build a great life both on and off the farm.

Apply now if you're ready to take the next step in your dairy career and join a business that genuinely values its people, its animals, and your future.