"Advanced Farm Attendant"

About This Opportunity

We are seeking two proactive and motivated farm attendants to assist with the day-to-day operations. Reporting to the Senior Trials Coordinator, the Advanced Farm Attendant assists in the day to day running of the Cropping and Field Research Unit, (CFRU) on the Gatton campus, including the set up and maintenance of equipment involved in fodder production, chemical handling, irrigation activities and related record keeping.

What you’ll do:

• Operate and maintain farm equipment: Set up, operate, and perform routine maintenance on agricultural machinery used in horticulture, field crops, and fodder production.
• Support farm operations and compliance: Assist with the preparation and application of agricultural chemicals, maintain irrigation and operational records, and document daily activities to support end-of-month invoicing.
• Contribute to teaching and farm support activities: Work alongside teaching staff and students to demonstrate farming techniques and practical skills, and undertake additional duties as required by the Farm Manager.

About UQ’s Gatton Campus

Established over 125 years ago, UQ’s Gatton Campus has a long history – from starting out as a dedicated agricultural institution, to being a field hospital during WWII, and to joining the UQ community in 1990.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join an organisation where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Free parking and intercampus bus
• On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office
• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
• Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
• Volunteer in our community garden

About You

• Certificate in a relevant discipline (Agriculture, Agronomy or engineering), or a year 12 level of education with relevant work experience, or equivalent relevant experience or combination of relevant experience and education/training
• Certificate of competency in the operation of a front end loader, fork lift, quad bike, side by side and tractor, or willingness to undertake training
• A, B and C class motor vehicle licences
• Knowledge of horticulture, fodder or field crop production
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate and undertake basic maintenance of equipment associated with cropping and fodder production
• Demonstrated ability to work independently when required and effectively within a small team
• A commitment to quality service, processes, production and attention to detail
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a Blue Card and Chemcert accreditation in Agriculture and Veterinary Chemicals, a commercial operators license issued under the ACDC Act would be highly regarded

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia and mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Miss Bec Archer at r.archer1@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday 23 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61580).

*Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.*