Careers Overview

Tatura Milk Industries Limited is one of the most progressive dairy companies operating in Victoria with automated technology and modern equipment producing a wide range of products. Located in the small rural town of Tatura, in the Goulburn Valley, just 2 and half hours drive from Melbourne, we offer a diverse range of career opportunities for those seeking a more relaxed country location (for information on living and working in Tatura and the Goulburn Valley go to the City of Greater Shepparton website at www.greatershepparton.com.au.

Tatura Milk Industries Limited is a co-operative company with approximately 290 dairy farmer shareholders. For a detailed history of Tatura Milk Industries go to “About Us” then to “History”.

Tatura Milk and Bega Cheese

Tatura Milk and Bega Cheese have recently joined together to lead the way in the manufacture of a range of innovative, high quality dairy ingredients including butter, cheese, Milk Protein Concentrates (MPC's), milk powders, infant and nutritional formulas and bioactive ingredients.

Tatura Milk and Bega Cheese have a combined turnover of over $A600mil and exports products to over 60 countries, through the efforts of 900 dedicated staff over 3 sites.

To access vacancies at the Bega site go to www.begacheese.com.au

Our Work Environment

Tatura Milk Industries is a friendly and enjoyable place to work. We aim to provide a safe, harmonious and satisfying work environment, which is conductive to high level of work and quality output from staff.

We are all part of a team, working together to manufacture high quality products that exceed customer expectations. We regard our employees and staff as our most valuable resource and an essential part of the Company’s future success.

Each production area meets together as a work group on a monthly basis or as required and each work group has a representative on the Consultative Committee. We have been working together with work groups and the Consultative Committee for more than a decade.

Our Values

HONESTY
Integrity, trust, respect for people and the environment

EXCELLENCE
Striving for continuous improvement and professionalism

A SPIRIT OF INNOVATION
Initiative, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit

TEAM
Cooperation, commitment, passion, a capacity to listen and share

Our Vision

To provide profitable high quality dairy solutions and satisfaction to its customers through the innovation of its Dairyfarmers and employees

Our Mission

To combine sustainable growth in shareholder wealth and leading milk prices through being an innovative dairy co-operative company.

You will see these values displayed throughout the company, by the people you work with. Our general rule is “treat others, as you would like to be treated”.

In the Management of Staff we adhere to the following principles:

All recruitment and selection is based on merit that is getting the most appropriately skilled and/or qualified person for a designated job vacancy. We have a zero tolerance to workplace discrimination and harassment; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to promote a Family-friendly work environment. We constantly strive to create a work environment free from accident or injury as we value Worker Safety and Wellness as a core organisational value.

In everything we do in Human Resources, we aim to be an employer of choice, in how we attract, retain and value our staff.

Graduate Opportunities

Each year Tatura Milk Industries offers career opportunities to University and TAFE graduates in the areas of Food Technology and Engineering.

We are also seek to support study placement and work experience for students wishing to develop a career in Food Manufacturing.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

At Tatura Milk Industries we rely on our team of dedicated maintenance staff to keep the plant running smoothly and safely. To do this we employ a wide range of tradespeople such as electricians and fitter and turners, many who have joined the company as an apprentice. From time to time we employ people who are interested in developing specialised skills on traineeships. If Apprentice opportunities become available they will be advertised on this web site or in the Shepparton News.

Casual Production Employment

Tatura Milk Industries regularly advertises for casual production workers through our website (refer to 'Current Vacancies') and in the Shepparton News. Suitable persons wishing to apply for casual production positions will need to review a copy of the Casual Production Workers position description and email or post their resume with a cover letter to the Human Resources Department. Applications will only be accepted when a position is advertised and is submitted before the closing date. Applications will not be accepted by Tatura Milk Industries' Reception, therefore please post or email your application.

Email: humanresources@tatmilk.com.au

Post:
HR Co-ordinator - Recruitment
PO Box 213
Tatura VIC 3616

Tel: 5824 6202
Fax: 5824 6387

The recruitment process will require candidates to complete the following:

Aptitude Test
Pre-Employment medical screen
Police Check
Reference Check
Interview

Work Experience / Structured Workplace Learning

Tatura Milk Industries endeavours to support requests for Work Experience / Structured Workplace Learning Placement. Requests are granted dependant on the Department and its resources at the time of the Placement Period. For areas of work experience interest see “Careers Profiles”.

Requests for Work Experience / Structured Workplace Learning should be made in writing to:

The Human Resources Co-ordinator
Tatura Milk Industries Ltd
P.O. Box 213
Tatura VIC 3616.

The following information must be provided in your application:

Name and Year Level of Student
School
Dates for Work Experience / Structured Workplace Learning Placement
Area of interest (see the areas listed under “Careers Profiles”)
School Contact (Teacher or Careers Adviser)
A completed “Ministerial order No 382: Work Experience Arrangements” form available from your school’s career adviser or by accessing the Victorian department of Education and Early Childhood Development, at www.education.vic.gov.au and follow the links to Students>Secondary Students>Work experience>Arrangement forms and select “Work Experience Arrangement Form” .