Senior Farm Hand

Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.

We are looking for a Snr Farm Hand to join our high performing team at the Tick Fever Centre to:

• Assist with Biosecurity Practices to ensure the disease-free status of the Specific Pathogen Free herd is maintained
• Provide practical skills and knowledge in animal husbandry
• Assist with delivery of operational plans for land preparation for pasture improvement
  
  
  

Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #DPIcareers

Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) plays a leadership role in the biosecurity system in collaboration with its stakeholders. BQ leads the Queensland Government's efforts to protect our way of life, environment, biodiversity, human and animal health, industries and economy from plant and animal pest and disease threats.

Through supporting the collective efforts of our stakeholders and all Queenslanders, BQ will continue to protect our state and Australia from emerging plant and animal pests and diseases and effectively manage existing ones.

Role

As our Snr Farm Hand, you will provide practical animal related activities with the farm and quarantine sheds, that preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity You will know you're achieving success in the role when you:

• Accurately performing routine tasks in accordance with Animal Ethics and Workplace Health & Safety requirements
• Ensuring assigned tasks are undertaken promptly and meet the project deliverables
• Are actively contributing as a member of a high-performing team.
  
  
  

You Must Have

• Commitment to obtain vaccination or evidence of prior vaccination to Q fever will be required prior to starting with Biosecurity Queensland.
• A current “C” class drivers' licence.
• Previous experience working with large animals
  
  
  

Desirable to have licences such as HR, forklift, chainsaw, quad bike, tractor/ front end loader.

You will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our close-knit and connected team.

Why work for us

Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.

• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI
  
  
  

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Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity. Visit to learn more about us and what we do.

It is a requirement for all Biosecurity Queensland positions to have a criminal history check completed.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/674964/26

Closing Date: Monday, 2nd February 2026

Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment