At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily management of the Dairy Unit and ensure high-quality animal care.
- Company: Join UQ, a leading research and teaching institution in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and health discounts.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in agriculture while gaining hands-on experience.
- Qualifications: Diploma or Certificate IV with relevant experience in dairy management.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
The Assistant Dairy Unit Coordinator supports the Dairy Coordinator in the purposeful, day-to-day management of the Gatton Dairy Unit. Working within a collaborative commercial farm, teaching, research and extension environment, you will help deliver high-quality animal care, husbandry, breeding and herd performance outcomes that enable UQ staff and students to create meaningful change together.
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Manage pasture production, grazing and daily feeding programs for milking herds, dry stock and replacement heifer groups.
- Coordinate milking and designated breeding activities, including artificial insemination, while monitoring animal health and welfare.
- Maintain dairy, fencing, irrigation and pasture-production equipment to support safe and reliable operations.
- Provide logistical, technical and practical support for teaching activities, student experience programs and research projects.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 3 months at HEW Level 5.
About You
Completion of a Diploma with at least two years of subsequent relevant work experience, completion of a Certificate IV with extensive relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in intensive pasture and grazing management, including irrigation management.
- Sound knowledge of dairy cattle husbandry, breeding, nutrition, health and behaviour.
- Demonstrated competency in artificial insemination, milking and the safe handling of all classes of dairy cattle using low-stress stock-handling techniques.
- Experience operating relevant vehicles and agricultural equipment, with a current C class driver's licence.
- A Certificate of Competency for operating a front-end loader, side-by-side vehicle and tractor, together with an MR licence, or the willingness to obtain these within three months of appointment.
- A Queensland Working with Children Check, commonly known as a Blue Card, ChemCert accreditation in agricultural and veterinary chemicals, and a commercial operator's licence issued under applicable agricultural chemical legislation, or the ability to obtain these credentials.
- The ability to work collaboratively with operational, academic and research colleagues while providing practical support to students and research activities.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, mandatory immunisations and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. It is a condition of this position that you will be available to work on weekends and public holidays when required. You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.
Applications close Sunday 8 November at 11.00pm AEST.
Assistant Dairy Unit Coordinator employer: The University of Queensland
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Contact Details:
The University of Queensland Recruitment Team
