Hands-On Farm Operations: Livestock & Cropping

University of Melbourne; Tungamah; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Discounted services (Bupa health)

Melbourne Theatre Company discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Gender affirmation leave

Cultural leave

Job summary

University of Melbourne invites applications for the Assistant Farm Hand at the Dookie Campus in Victoria. This hands-on role supports day-to-day operations of the campus livestock enterprises and assists with broadacre cropping activities, offering practical experience in livestock husbandry, crop management, and farm operations within SAFES.

You will work as part of a small team, contribute to safe work practices, and gain development opportunities through the university's learning platforms

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock husbandry and basic farm tasks.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Strong teamwork and communication in a farm environment.
• Commitment to safe work practices and OH&S guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day livestock operations (feeding, weighing, yarding, shearing).
• Assist with robotic dairy operations and weed spraying, fence maintenance.
• Help with farm maintenance and repairs; manage basic records.

Skills

Livestock handling

Basic farm operations

Team player

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Tools

Farm machinery

Job description

University of Melbourne invites applications for the Assistant Farm Hand at the Dookie Campus in Victoria. This hands-on role supports day-to-day operations of the campus livestock enterprises and assists with broadacre cropping activities, offering practical experience in livestock husbandry, crop management, and farm operations within SAFES.

You will work as part of a small team, contribute to safe work practices, and gain development opportunities through the university's learning platforms