Agricultural Field & Animal Care Assistant

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is offering a role within a school to help students develop knowledge, confidence and skills in agricultural practices. The responsibilities include preparing and maintaining agricultural field sites, machinery, animals, crops, and field labs, as well as managing supplies and supporting practical classes.

Applicants should be prepared to ensure safety and first aid requirements are met and to provide a brief resume with referees.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain agricultural field sites, machinery, equipment and materials, including planting, watering and caring for crops, market gardens and animals.
• Undertake animal husbandry, crop and soil improvement activities, including feeding animals, maintaining enclosures and measuring crop yields.
• Maintain agricultural facilities, machinery and equipment, including fences, gates, storage areas, glasshouses and field laboratories.
• Manage agricultural supplies and stores, including receiving deliveries, checking invoices, maintaining stock records, preparing requisitions and conducting annual stocktakes.
• Support practical agricultural classes by preparing and distributing equipment and materials, assisting teachers and monitoring safety and first aid requirements.

Job description

Queensland Government is offering a role within a school to help students develop knowledge, confidence and skills in agricultural practices. The responsibilities include preparing and maintaining agricultural field sites, machinery, animals, crops, and field labs, as well as managing supplies and supporting practical classes.

Applicants should be prepared to ensure safety and first aid requirements are met and to provide a brief resume with referees.