Casual Animal Technician: Livestock Care & Research Support

The University of Queensland; Gatton; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On campus childcare

Medical clinic

Access to UQ Sports facility

Community garden

Job summary

Queensland Animal Science Precinct (QASP) at the Gatton Campus is inviting applications for casual Associate Animal Technicians. Join a team delivering essential care and husbandry for research animals while supporting facility operations and safety compliance.

The role involves weekend/public holiday rosters and may require outside normal hours. Applicants must have Certificate III in Agriculture, a C Class Licence, and at least 2 years’ livestock handling experience, with strong OH&S and

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Agriculture (or equivalent) with relevant experience.
• C Class Licence and at least 2 years’ livestock handling experience.
• Competence in livestock techniques (e.g., SC/IM injections, blood collection).
• Experience operating plant and machinery and ability to obtain licences/permits.
• Ability to operate hand tools and basic equipment in line with OH&S standards.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and good team communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and welfare for livestock; maintain clean housing and biosecurity.

Skills

Livestock handling

Team collaboration

OH&S knowledge

Machinery operation

Record-keeping

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Certificate III in Agriculture

Tools

Tractors

Forklifts

Job description

Queensland Animal Science Precinct (QASP) at the Gatton Campus is inviting applications for casual Associate Animal Technicians. Join a team delivering essential care and husbandry for research animals while supporting facility operations and safety compliance.

The role involves weekend/public holiday rosters and may require outside normal hours. Applicants must have Certificate III in Agriculture, a C Class Licence, and at least 2 years’ livestock handling experience, with strong OH&S and