Operational Officers (Dairy)

AWX; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

AWX in Gatton, QLD is seeking Operational Officers (Dairy) to support field-based trials, pasture sampling and dairy research. The role is outdoors and physically demanding, including sample preparation and analysis.

You will grind and prepare pasture samples, conduct field cuts, set up trials, and work as part of a team, under strict safety procedures. A C Class licence is required and pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• A current C Class driver's licence.
• The ability and willingness to undertake physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions throughout the year.
• A reliable, practical and hands-on approach to work.
• The ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Grinding and preparing pasture samples for analysis.
• Conducting pasture and crop cuts in the field.
• Setting up agricultural trials and assisting with in-field research activities.
• Undertaking physically demanding outdoor work throughout the year.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures and maintaining accurate work practices.

Skills

C Class licence

Physically demanding outdoor work

Teamwork

Reliable and practical

Job description

Operational Officers (Dairy) Gatton, QLD

$42.17 per hour | Gatton, QLD

AWX is currently seeking Operational Officers (Dairy) to join a team based in Gatton, QLD. This is a great opportunity for reliable, hands-on individuals who enjoy working outdoors and are interested in agriculture, pasture management and dairy research.

The successful candidates will assist with field-based trials, pasture and crop sampling, and sample preparation to support agricultural research activities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Grinding and preparing pasture samples for analysis.
• Conducting pasture and crop cuts in the field.
• Setting up agricultural trials and assisting with in-field research activities.
• Undertaking physically demanding outdoor work throughout the year.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures and maintaining accurate work practices.

What We Are Looking For

• To be successful in this role, you will need:
• A current C Class driver's licence.
• The ability and willingness to undertake physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions throughout the year.
• A reliable, practical and hands-on approach to work.
• The ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.

Highly Desirable:

Previous experience in agricultural research, pasture management, dairy or crop production.

Mandatory Requirements

Commitment to obtaining Q Fever vaccination or providing evidence of prior immunity to Q Fever before commencing employment.

Successful completion of a Criminal History Check.

What's On Offer?

$42.17 per hour.
Opportunity to gain experience in agricultural research and field trials.
Outdoor, hands-on work in the Gatton region.
Work alongside a team supporting agricultural and dairy-related research.

Please note: Candidates must be able to meet the mandatory pre-employment requirements before commencing work.