Job Description

Role type: Full time; Fixed Term for 12 months

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Fa c ulty : Faculty of Science

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Department / School: School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences

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Salary: UOM 2: $6 6 , 493 - $6 9 ,1 82 p.a. plus 17% super

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Gain hands-on experience in livestock and cropping while building essential agricultural skills.

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Investing in you - advantages package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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The University of Melbourne

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We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website .

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Your next career opportunity

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Join the University of Melbourne's Dookie Campus as an Assistant Farm Hand, where you'll play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the campus's livestock enterprises and assisting with broadacre cropping activities. This hands-on position offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills in livestock husbandry, crop management, and farm operations while contributing to the university's agricultural education and research initiatives.

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What you will deliver:

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- Livestock Operations: Assist the Farm Hand and Farm Manager with basic day-to-day operations of the livestock enterprises, including feeding animals, managing sheep flocks (weighing, yarding, and shearing), and assisting with the robotic dairy operations and a ssist with spraying weeds, fence maintenance .
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- Farm Maintenance: Assist the Farm Hand with routine maintenance and repairs, ensuring responsible use of farm machinery and equipment.
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- Record Management: Assist the Farm Manager with accurate management of farm records.
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- Animal Husbandry: Participate in key animal husbandry tasks,



adhering to best practices in livestock management.
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You may be a great fit you:

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- Are a practical and hands-on individual with a keen interest in agriculture, possessing a willingness to learn and contribute to farm operations while working collaboratively in a team environment.
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- Have experience in basic livestock husbandry tasks, such as feeding, weighing, and handling animals.
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- Possess knowledge of farm machinery and equipment operation and maintenance.
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- Demonstrate a commitment to safe work practices and adherence to occupational health and safety guidelines.
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- Exhibit strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately.
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- Be physically fit and able to perform manual labour tasks as required .
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- Possess a willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
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- Be an effective team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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For further information please refer to the attached PD.

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What we offer you!

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We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

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- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
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- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
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- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs,



such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
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- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
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- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
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- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
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Your new team - School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences

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The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences (SAFES) has a vision of flourishing environments and communities. It brings together diverse discipline strengths to lead the development of current interdisciplinary thinking and high-impact solutions for global challenges relating to climate change, food security, healthy food systems, biodiversity conservation, sustainable forest management, invasive species, and environmentally and economically sustainable agricultural practices.

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The faculty of science is home to seven schools: Agriculture, Food & Ecosystem Sciences; Biosciences; Chemistry; Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences; Mathematics & Statistics; Physics; and Melbourne Veterinary School. Science at Melbourne is a global leader across discovery and applied scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system.

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Be Yourself

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The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-protected organisation . The diversity of

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