Dairy farms are an essential service that produce quality food for the world. A job on a dairy farm provides stability, a reliable source of income and the ability to plan how work fits into your life, not the other way around. Enjoy the outdoors, whilst experiencing peace of mind in the level of job security you’ll find that not all industries can offer.
Watch the video below of farmers across the country talk about the job stability, flexibility and work life balance you get on a dairy farm.
Caring for animals
One of the best parts of a job in dairy farming is working with animals. Watch the video below of dairy farmers across the country talk about their love of animals and providing the best care, the variety of jobs on a dairy farm and how to work with future purpose.
A Sustainable Industry with Purpose
For the last 10 years, the Australian dairy industry has focused on providing nutritious food for a healthier world. Our Sustainability Commitments, backed up by collective efforts to continuously improve our sustainable practices, mean dairy will continue to play an important role as part of a healthy, nutritious, affordable and sustainable diet for every Australian for generations to come.
See why farmers across the country choose a career in dairy. It's not just a job, it’s a lifestyle – one that enables you to feed the nation and the world.
Dairy's Role in Addressing Hunger and Food Security
Financial hardship, low nutritional literacy and limited access to affordable healthy options are some of the biggest causes of hunger and food insecurity.
This is where dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yoghurt can help as an affordable source of quality nutrition.
Through supporting prosperity in local communities, improving access to nutritious food, and applying sustainable farming practices, Australian dairy is committed to addressing world hunger and improving food security in Australia into the future.
Find out the role dairy plays in contributing to a higher purpose by addressing world hunger and improving food security below.
A rewarding career
Experience on a dairy farm can lead to a rewarding career and pathways to many other industry careers. Watch the video below of dairy farmers across the country talk about how you can build a career in dairy, the skills needed and the flexibility that jobs in dairy provide.
There are different entry points into a career in dairy, from school leaver, or new career seekers. The sky's the limit really, it can take you all the way to owning or leasing your own dairy farm.
You can receive training on the job and more formally – hear how these dairy farmers have learnt the ropes.
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