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Senior Farm Hand (Operational Farm Officer/Station Hand)
Research Infrastructure; Agri-Science Queensland; Agriculture; Basalt
Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.
As a Senior Farmhand (Operational Farm Officer/Station Hand), you'll build a rewarding career and find impact you can see every day. This is an operational "hands-on" role at the extensive Spyglass Beef Research Facility located approx. 110 km's North of Charter's Towers. On-site family accommodation may be available. Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #DPIcareers
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/642347/25 |
| Closing date | 11-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Paul Gangemi |
| Contact details | Phone: 0428 732 717 Access the National Relay Service |
The opportunity
As a Senior Farmhand (Operational Farm Officer/Stationhand) you will:
• Provide operational support for research projects through the accurate operation, adjustment and calibration of plant and equipment including livestock handling, weighing and identification equipment and specialist research equipment.
• Undertake livestock and pasture agronomic activities including mustering, cattle husbandry, grazing land management, livestock water systems installation and operation, machine operation, agricultural Agvet and chemical application, care and maintenance of livestock to ensure welfare.
• Undertaking property maintenance activities including light fabrication, construction and maintenance of yards, fences, livestock and other water supply systems and other farm infrastructure.
• Work independently and with other staff, following instructions from supervisor and/or Research Facility Manager to successfully complete tasks to support research projects.
• Provide technical and operational support to the maintenance program for heavy plant, vehicles, equipment, infrastructure, and land assets to ensure these are research ready, functional, safe and reliable.
• Demonstrate initiative and responsibility taking by completing allocated tasks and activities accurately and to a high standard.
What we are looking for
Essential Requirements:
• A current “C” class drivers licence is a requirement for this role.
• Experience in extensive livestock and grazing property operations, farming and/or agricultural research in Northern Australia.
• Q Fever immunization/confirmation of acquired immunity or willingness to acquire.
• Capacity to live and work with a small team in a remote location.
• Possession of and or ability and willingness to acquire Chemcert accreditation
Preferred Requirements:
• Class R and HR licence.
• Current front-end loader, backhoe, dozer and grader operator's tickets
Why work for us?
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI
Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.
Join us and be a part of preserving Queensland's agricultural landscape.
Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/642347/25
Closing Date: Friday, 11 July 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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