Casual position with an hourly rate in the range of $40.22 to $41.83, plus superannuation of 12% (HEW Level 1)
Based at our Gatton Campus
We’re seeking a motivated Animal/Barn Attendant to support the care and wellbeing of animals at the Gatton Research Dairy. This entry-level opportunity offers hands-on experience, on-the-job training and the chance to grow your skills in a supportive team that’s committed to making a real impact in the dairy industry. Weekend work is essential for this role.
What you’ll do:
Help maintain safe, clean and well-run animal facilities
Support daily animal care, including feeding, milking and welfare checks
Assist staff and students during examinations and treatments
Contribute to general farm operations such as fencing and cattle handling
Operate University vehicles including UTVs, tractors and Utes.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, values teamwork, and wants to build a meaningful career in animal and agricultural sciences.
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and affordable parking from just $6.40 a day.
Completion of Year 10
Queensland open driver’s license (class C)
Physically capable of carrying out duties
Capacity to work in a team environment.
Capacity to relate well and communicate with a wide range of people including staff, students, clients and outside suppliers.
Understand the value of excellent client service.
Care and compassion for animals.
Desirable
A current HR licence
Basic computer skills.
Previous experience with cattle.
The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks including, right to work in Australia and mandatory immunisation.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mr Dustin Dowrick at d.dowrick@uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section
Resume
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
As a casual employee, and in line with Fair Work, please note that there is no commitment to ongoing work in this position.
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close Monday February 1st 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56660).
Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.