Associate Plant Growth Assistant

About this job

The University of Queensland is hiring for Associate Plant Growth Assistant near Gatton QLD. This is a part time farm work listing, with pay listed as $68939 – $69939 p.a. + 17% super + leave loading.

Support world class agricultural research at UQ. Hands on horticultural role maintaining vital glasshouse infrastructure. Occasional on-call.

What the listing says

• Partner with leading UQ academics to advance agricultural science.
• Maintain vital plant growth infrastructure and glasshouse systems.
• Bring your nursery or farming background to a purpose led team.
• Base salary will be in the range $68,939 – $75,882 + 17% super (HEW Level 3).
• Apply your experience in plant care, pest monitoring, and irrigation across multiple facilities in a supportive, safety focused environment.
• Please note to keep our operations running smoothly, this role includes being on an on call roster with potential after hours call outs.
• Demonstrated experience in horticulture, ideally within glasshouse or greenhouse environments.
• Experience maintaining plant growth infrastructure and irrigation systems.
• Proven ability to perform physical tasks and work across varied environments and weather conditions.
• Valid unrestricted driver's licence, own vehicle, and willingness to travel across multiple UQ facilities.

How to apply

Apply now through SEEK using the original listing link.