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    4.1(18 ratings)
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    3.0(18 ratings)
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    3.3(18 ratings)
    Management
    2.9(18 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.3(18 ratings)
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    3.8(18 ratings)
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    4.0
    Manager
    Mar 2026
    Southbank VIC 30062 to 3 years in the role, current employee
    A positive culture which has allowed me to extend my skills while working flexibly.
    The good thingsWorking alongside smart and passionate people who care deeply about the dairy industry, farmers and the health benefits of dairy.
    The challengesSystems are being adopted to streamline processes- which will improve the employee experience over time.
    5.0
    Individual Contributor
    Jan 2026
    Southbank VIC 3006Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A breath of fresh air
    The good thingsI have been in the workforce for a long time and this organisation is the best so far. The culture is fantastic. You are genuinely listened to and colleagues are inherently interested to hear about your journey within DA and how they can help make it better.
    The challengesNone that come to mind.
    1.0
    Regional Engagement Officer
    Oct 2024
    Melbourne VIC 3000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Demoralising. A constant battle between speaking up or ignoring the poor behaviour and choosing to accept the toxicity and low morale.
    The good thingsWork life balance, and flexible work arrangements.
    The challengesToxic culture at middle management level.
    5.0
    Advisor role
    Nov 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    My skills and experience are valued and I have enjoyed learning about the research and development that is undertaken to support the industry. The opportunity to support the regional teams is also interesting. Feel like i have a much better work/life balance than in my previous role.
    The good thingsLots of really passionate people who are very much aligned to the values of Dairy Australia. There is a real sense that you are valued for the experience that you bring to the role and are encouraged to think of ways to add value to your team and the organisation as a whole. I have also loved the opportunity to work with people regionally.
    The challengesIt is quite a complex business and getting to understand all the parts can be a bit of a challenge
    5.0
    Agribusiness
    Nov 2022
    current employee
    DA has been a positive place to work with some great colleagues and farmers who want to engage in continuing to progress the dairy industry
    The good thingsAbility to take research and turn it into valuable programs for Farmers The ability to make a difference
    The challengesMaintaining positivity about the industry and finding on farm workers
    4.0
    .
    Oct 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I would recommend DA as a great place to work and a supportive work environment.
    The good thingsDA has a great culture with many passionate people. The opportunity to get out on farm was an amazing experience and interacting with the farmers.
    The challengesNot coming from a dairy background was a challenge but everyone was so kind and willing to share their knowledge and expereince.
    1.0
    Agricultural Officer
    Sep 2022
    Frustrating, unfulfilling, largely irrelevant work with no opportunity for growth and development in the role
    The good thingsHelping farmer opportunities
    The challengesDictatorial inflexible management, working in isolation, secretarial and small event organising work mostly, lack of training and support, activity outdated and not responsive to farmer needs, competition from government staffers and long standing training providers.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
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    May 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great place to work. The people and flexibility are a standout for me.
    The good thingsThe people are amazing, very passionate about what they do and have a genuine drive to positively impact the industry. Flexible work environment, you are given the trust and responsibility to do your job.
    The challengesThere are many different projects and industry initiatives on the go, challenge to keep up to date with everything.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Anonymous
    Jan 2021
    Excellent organisation with and incredible workplace culture
    The good thingsDairy Australia is committed to supporting the Dairy industry and their newly implemented values reflect a true modern working approach. Management have come a long way and are diverse and innovative, they allow you to think outside the box and the culture is next to none. 2020 was a big year for Dairy Australia and the development has been remarkable. I personally feel like a privileged and valued member of the team and would definitely recommend it as a workplace.
    The challengesA positive challenge has been migrating to new systems as it does take some employees time to be competent with them.
    2.0
    Office Administrator
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Pleasant place with limited to no opportunity to progress your career. A short stopover
    The good thingsFlexibility. Use of some good digital technology
    The challengesReward and recognition has a long way to go. Workplace culture is work in progress
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Anonymous
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    A great sized organisation where everyone is working for the greater good of the industry - passion is in abundance. The organisation is changing which is a good thing and there is a lot of opportunity to add value and think outside the square.
    The good thingsWork-life balance A maturing organisation Opportunitied to think outside the 'boundaries' of a role.
    The challengesThe industry is complex, with a lot of different stakeholders to play to. A not for profit, so always walking a fine line between employees feeling rewarded and recognised, versus the industry perceiving us to be decadent. A maturing organisation, so things are constantly changing.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Manager
    Mar 2020
    Unpleasant
    The good thingsPeople are passionate about Dairy.
    The challengesSiloed mentality. Inefficient processes. Toxic culture.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Corporate
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Lots to learn and genuine intent to improve the culture.
    The good thingsSmall size makes it easy to navigate. Access to the leadership team. Genuine drive to improve culture.
    The challengesOld behaviours still show up at times and can be frustrating. Considering the industry they are in, they are influenced by the bureaucratic government culture.
    2 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Digital Producer
    Nov 2019
    Milky
    The good thingscoffee, dairy awards
    The challengeslacks modern approaches
    1.0
    Business Systems Administrator
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Would not work there again or recommend anyone to work there.
    The good thingsThe people and HR are great, sadly Middle managers are toxic and very much out for them self.
    The challengesMiddle management are not skilled or in a position to actually help their teams
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    I'd rather not say
    Jun 2019
    disappointing
    The good thingsabove average salary and low stress work environment
    The challengesLack of strategy, senior mgmt only interested in looking after themselves and their friends, unwilling to take risks, persisting with indefensibly poor projects to protect reputation and vested interests
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Program Manager
    Feb 2018
    It was difficult to understand the business strategy and the fight for budget allocation was a battle, with different rules for different department.
    The good thingsGood work life balance
    The challengesThe politics and silo mentality, no real team work and career opportunity, its one job and no chance of promotion
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Manager Policy Strategy
    Feb 2016
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Strong work life balance, lovely people; but hard work to get tangible and innovative outcomes through the bureaucratic processes
    The good thingsLovely people, supportive of work-life balance
    The challengesCutting through bureaucratic process and inertia to achieve good and progressive outcomes
    1 person found this helpful
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