The University of Melbourne
Research university in Australia
Assistant Farm Hand - Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
Full-TimeDeadline 9/25/26
A$66.5k - A$69.2k/yr
+ 17% superannuation
Entry
Dookie, Australia
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About the job
Requirements
- Experience in basic livestock husbandry tasks, such as feeding, weighing, and handling animals.
- Knowledge of farm machinery and equipment operation and maintenance.
- Commitment to safe work practices and adherence to occupational health and safety guidelines.
- Ability to follow instructions accurately and maintain attention to detail.
- Physical fitness and ability to perform manual labour as required.
- Willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to work collaboratively with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Current valid work rights for Australia.
- Working with Children Check, which can be completed with employer guidance after appointment.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Farm Hand and Farm Manager with basic day-to-day operations of the livestock enterprises, including feeding animals, managing sheep flocks through weighing, yarding, and shearing, assisting with robotic dairy operations, spraying weeds, and maintaining fences.
- Assist the Farm Hand with routine maintenance and repairs, ensuring responsible use of farm machinery and equipment.
- Assist the Farm Manager with accurate management of farm records.
- Participate in key animal husbandry tasks while adhering to best practices in livestock management.
About the company
The University of Melbourne is a public research university in Melbourne, Australia. It provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across a broad range of disciplines.
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