Livestock Technical Officer, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Woodstock, QLD

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

73000.00 - 93000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

The role of the Livestock Technical Officer in CSIRO is to provide operational farm duties at Lansdown Research Station. This role will also support the research conducted at Lansdown and will require collaboration with scientists and research technicians. As part of the Lansdown Research Station team, the successful candidate will contribute to supporting research focussed primarily on the northern beef industry.

Job Responsibility:

Provide operational farm duties at Lansdown Research Station
Conduct general farm duties including weed spraying programs, water infrastructure installation & repairs, fencing infrastructure, tractor / skid steer & implement operations
Implement rotational grazing, pasture establishment and management
Ensure livestock & animal husbandry practises are low stress and livestock are maintained in good health
Create and review relevant safe work instructions and other HSE documentation
Research Project Support including intensive animal handling, animal sampling, mixing of rations / feeding, cleaning pens
Adhere to all compliance requirements including animal ethics, LPA, Biosecurity & animal welfare protocols
Communicate openly, effectively, and respectfully with all staff, contractors and suppliers

Requirements:

Demonstrated livestock experience
mustering, general husbandry, understanding animal behaviour
Demonstrated ability to identify sick or injured animals and competently administer vaccinations or treatments
Demonstrated ability to utilise Office 365 including Word / Excel
High level of computer & smart device operational knowledge
An understanding of Health Safety & Environmental processes and procedures
Willingness to be heavily involved in creating and reviewing HSE documentation
Demonstrated experience in general farm duties
weed control, pasture establishment and management, fencing, water reticulation, welding and steel fabrication, minor repairs and maintenance
Demonstrated knowledge in the safe operations and maintenance of Tractors, Skid Steer and other general 3PL farm implements
Willingness to accurately record data for operational and research projects electronically

Nice to have:

Tertiary or equivalent qualifications relevant to agriculture
Ag & Vet Chem Accreditation
Machinery Qualifications – Tractor, Skid Steer, UTV

What we offer:

15.4% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Range of leave entitlements
Career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 08, 2025

Expiration:
October 15, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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