Technical Assistant, Farms (Cattle and Sheep Unit) …, Brownlow Hill

**Full time, continuing position located at our Camden campus**
- **Opportunity to provide hands-on teaching and research support for the Animal Science units**
- **Base Salary $90,155
- $95,259 (HEO 4) + 17% superannuation**

**About the prospect**

The Technical Assistant, Farms (Cattle and Sheep Unit) supports the teaching and research of the Animal Science units at the Camden Campus for SoLES, Sydney Veterinary School and the Sydney Institute of Agriculture.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

- provide technical support and assistance to researchers, students and other technical staff working in the Animal Science unit
- assist undergraduate and postgraduate practical classes across multiple disciplines and livestock/animal species
- maintain the Animal Science unit ensuring that the teaching, learning and research requirements of the work area are suitably met
- maintain the animals within the unit in accordance with animal welfare code of practice and animal ethics committee directives
- maintain work areas in a clean and safe condition, hazardous chemicals are stored and disposed of appropriately and ensuring that the work area is compliant with workplace health and safety requirements.

**About you**
- Diploma or Advanced Diploma (Vocational Education)
- Animal Handling and Welfare and/or relevant industry experience working with livestock and knowledge of, or willingness to learn, biosecurity
- Specialised Induction Vehicle Certification (ATVs), verification of competency in operating a tractor, NSW Driver’s licence, Chemcert certificate, Forklift High Risk Work licence
- adequate strength to lift, carry, push, and pull a variety of loads in different situations safely and ability to tolerate repetitive physical work tasks
- an understanding of manual handling and working at heights
- a sound working knowledge and awareness of safety regulations and operating procedures within the Animal Science environment
- good communication skills and an ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- willingness to undergo Tetanus and Q Fever vaccination and/or health screening recommended by the University as relevant to this position.

**Sponsorship / work rights for**Australia**

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

**Pre-employment checks**

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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**How to apply**

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Thursday 19 March 2026 11:59 PM Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qzmc2