Farms Officer

Murdoch University

Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Base: $73,342 - $80,403; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Livestock feeding and watering
Animal movement and cleaning
General farm maintenance
Play a key role in caring for livestock and supporting the daily operations of our university farms, handling animal feeding, watering, movement, cleaning, and general farm maintenance

Job Summary

  • Play a key role in caring for livestock and supporting the daily operations of our university farms, handling animal feeding, watering, movement, cleaning, and general farm maintenance.
  • Carry out livestock husbandry tasks including drenching, vaccinating, tagging, castrating, tail docking, weighing, and NLIS scanning.
  • This Continuous, Full Time attracts a remuneration of $73,342 - $80,403 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

Matching Summary

Play a key role in caring for livestock and supporting the daily operations of our university farms, handling animal feeding, watering, movement, cleaning, and general farm maintenance.

Salary

Base: $73,342 - $80,403; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% employer superannuation contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Livestock feeding and watering
  • Animal movement and cleaning
  • General farm maintenance
  • Farm machinery operation
  • Low-stress livestock handling
  • Fence and yard repair
  • Biosecurity record keeping

Nice-to-have

  • Supporting work-experience students
  • Commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion
  • Honouring Indigenous knowledge
  • Sustainability goals
  • Work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • Year 12 or Certificate III with farm experience
  • Welding (Mig, Tig, ARC and Oxy)
  • Chainsaw, mower, whipper snippers handling
  • Valid forklift ticket and HR licence
  • OH&S guidelines and safe work procedures

Work Rights

Must have current and valid work rights in Australia

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