Farms Officer

Farms Officer

locations

Perth, WA

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 12 Days Ago

time left to apply

End Date: April 11, 2026 (2 days left to apply)

job requisition id

JR105159

About The Team

Murdoch University is home to the only Veterinary School in Western Australia, and its prestigious teaching farms provides the opportunity that enables students to have the ‘hands-on’ approach to learning and research

Your New Role!

Play a key role in caring for livestock and supporting the daily operations of our university farms. You’ll handle animal feeding, watering, movement, cleaning, and general farm maintenance, while also guiding work‑experience students.

You’ll keep accurate records of farm activities—including livestock movements, chemical applications, seeding, hay production, and pest and disease management—and use a range of tools and machinery to keep the farms running smoothly.

Your Key responsibilities will include –

Support daily animal care, feeding, welfare checks, shearing, and cleaning, reporting any health concerns promptly.

Carry out livestock husbandry tasks including drenching, vaccinating, tagging, castrating, tail docking, weighing, and NLIS scanning.

Muster, draft, load and unload livestock using low‑stress handling techniques.

Operate and maintain farm machinery such as tractors, buggys, forklifts, mowers, balers, seeders, and sprayers.

Clean and maintain pens, cages, runs, and general farm areas.

Build and repair fences and yards, including electrical fencing.

Assist with animal movements and maintain accurate farm and biosecurity records.

Perform machinery adjustments and report faults.

Support breeding programs (natural and A.I.) and complete stocktakes.

Clean equipment, manage waste, and undertake general farm maintenance.

Assist with chemical spraying, super spreading, seeding, and hay‑making.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous, Full Time attracts a remuneration of $73,342 - $80,403 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.  

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement, effective July 2026

Flexible work arrangements

Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role

Indigenous Language Allowance

Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit

Employee Assistance Program

On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)

Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

Completion of Year 12 or Certificate III with farm experience or equivalent.

Experience in handling livestock, livestock husbandry, welding (Mig, Tig, ARC and Oxy), chainsaw, mower, whipper snippers and other small machinery handling knowledge and maintenance (chainsaw Ticket required or ability to obtain one).

Experience in animal welfare, feeding and cleaning (observe livestock for signs of illnesses or health issues) and report any unusual observations immediately to the Farms Manager.

Have a valid forklift ticket and HR licence or ability to obtain one.

Experience and understanding OH&S guidelines / JSA's / SOP's as well as using personal protection and safety equipment as required by the employer, following safe work procedures, knowing, and complying with all regulations, reporting any injury or illness immediately to the supervisor or manager. 

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Pete Brown, Farm Supervisor pete.brown@murdoch.edu.au and quote JR105159 as the reference.

Applications Close on 10th April 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.