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Associate Plant Growth Assistant
Australia
Full Time
1 week ago
$68,939 - $75,882 AUD
No Sponsorship
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Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
Maintaining and cleaning plant growth infrastructure, including glasshouses, greenhouses, growth rooms, and associated equipment.
Supporting horticultural operations such as potting, irrigation, pesticide application, and preparation of growing media.
Monitoring plant health and promptly identifying and reporting pests, diseases, or other issues.
Assisting with the setup and maintenance of experiments and research projects, ensuring high service standards.
Being on an on call roster with potential after hours call outs.
Requirements
Demonstrated experience in horticulture, ideally within glasshouse or greenhouse environments.
Ability to monitor plant health and identify issues such as pests and diseases.
Experience maintaining plant growth infrastructure and irrigation systems.
Strong understanding of safe work practices and commitment to OH&S compliance.
Proven ability to perform physical tasks and work across varied environments and weather conditions.
Effective communication skills with a strong client service focus.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Valid unrestricted driver’s licence, own vehicle, and willingness to travel across multiple UQ facilities.
Benefits
Free parking and intercampus bus.
On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office.
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave.
17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading.
Health and wellness discounts, including fitness passport access and Employee Assistance Program.
Career development opportunities, including access to internal vacancies and Study for Staff program.
25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services.
Access to UQ Sport facilities.
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