Biosecurity Queensland is seeking a Senior Farm Hand to join the Tick Fever Centre (TFC) based in Wacol, 4076.

This is an ongoing casual chance working as part of an out-of-hours roster, with additional hours available as required:

- 4 hours Saturday and 4 hours Sunday between 6.00am and 10.00am
- 4 or 6 hours on public holidays between 6.00am and 10.00am (4-hour shift) or midday (6-hour shift)
- Additional hours may be required in addition to standard shifts

About the Role

As an integral part of the TFC team, you will be responsible for hands-on animal care and farm operations, ensuring high standards of welfare, biosecurity, and land management.

- Providing routine cattle care, including feeding, cleaning, and exercising animals.
- Applying low-stress stock handling techniques for mustering, drafting, and processing cattle.
- Assisting veterinarians in blood sampling procedures and administration of prescribed treatments.
- Implement biosecurity measures to safeguard the disease free status of the vaccine herd.
- Maintaining property infrastructure including fences, water systems, and animal enclosures.
- Operating and maintaining machinery and equipment, including tractors, sideby-sides, and four-wheel drive Utes.




- Undertakingchemical applications for weed control in accordance with safety protocols.
- Recording and report animal welfare issues accurately, supporting quality assurance requirements.
- Assisting in land preparation for pasture improvement and animal nutrition.
- Upholding high standards of workplace health and safety, reporting hazards and incidents promptly.

Mandatory Requirements

- A current C class driver’s licence
- A commitment to receiving a Q Fever vaccination prior to starting (or proof of previous vaccination)
- The ability to pass a criminal history check
- Experience handling large animals, particularly cattle
- Physical fitness and ability to undertake farm tasks safely
- Ability to follow SOPs and protocols for compliance with regulatory and quality standards
- Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
- Experience working with farm equipment and chemical handling (training provided)

Desirable Requirements

- Experience in cattle feeding and husbandry practices
- Experience and / or tickets in the safe and efficient operation of farm plant and machinery, including tractors, front-end loaders
- Experience in operation of side-by-side utilities
- Current forklift licence

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📌 Senior Farm Hand (Brisbane)
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