Livestock Technician

UQ

Gatton, Queensland, Australia
Base: $77,545.51 - $82,218.84; bonus/equity: not s...
Production animal handling experience
Manual australian driver's license
Physically fit for strenuous work
Be part of a team that helps future veterinarians gain the hands-on skills they need to succeed

Job Summary

  • Be part of a team that helps future veterinarians gain the hands-on skills they need to succeed.
  • You will provide operational, technical and instructional support across livestock practical classes, while working closely with the Livestock Practical Coordinator to ensure our teaching runs smoothly, safely and effectively.
  • Join an organisation where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Matching Summary

Be part of a team that helps future veterinarians gain the hands-on skills they need to succeed.

Salary

Base: $77,545.51 - $82,218.84; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% Superannuation, 17.5% annual leave loading, Free parking, On campus childcare, medical clinic, post office, Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, Career development, 25% discount on UQ Vets services, Access to UQ Sports facility, Volunteer in community garden

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Production Animal handling experience
  • Manual Australian Driver's License
  • Physically fit for strenuous work
  • Work with animal biological materials
  • Reliable and adaptable availability

Nice-to-have

  • Contribute positively to team
  • Attention to detail and pride in work
  • Interest in undergraduate teaching
  • Knowledge of Animal Ethics requirements

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in applied science or equivalent
  • Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
  • Demonstrated Production Animal handling
  • Working knowledge of farm animal production
  • Proficiency in computer software packages
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Work Rights

Unrestricted work rights required

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