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
Solid 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 secure 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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