Biosecurity Queensland is currently seeking multiple Senior Farm Hand’s to join the Tick Fever Centre (TFC) based in Wacol, QLD 4076.
This is a full-time casual ongoing position offering 76 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday (9-day fortnight), until the 30th of June 2026 with potential for extension. The successful candidate must also be willing to work weekends on a rostered basis (4 hours Saturday & Sunday).

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.
This may include, but is not limited to:

• Conduct routine cattle care, including feeding, cleaning, and exercising animals.
• Apply low-stress stock handling techniques for mustering, drafting, and processing cattle.
• Support veterinarians in blood sampling procedures and administration of prescribed treatments.
• Implement biosecurity measures to safeguard the disease-free status of the vaccine herd.
• Maintain property infrastructure including fencing, water systems, and animal enclosures.
• Operate and maintain machinery and equipment, including tractors, side-by-sides, and four-wheel drive Utes.
• Carry out chemical applications for weed control in accordance with safety protocols.
• Record and report animal welfare issues accurately, supporting quality assurance requirements.
• Assist in land preparation for pasture improvement and animal nutrition.
• Uphold high standards of workplace health and safety, reporting hazards and incidents promptly.

Mandatory Requirements:

• A current C-class driver’s licence
• Commitment to receiving a Q Fever vaccination prior to starting (or provide proof of prior 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
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal
• Experience working with farm equipment and chemical handling (training provided)
• Willingness to assist with operations at the Dalby site when needed

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Malia on 07 3175 0680 or you can email any questions to [email protected].

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