About This Opportunity
We areseekinga reliable and practical Grounds Person / Farm Hand to join a stable, permanent role supporting the day-to-day operation of the Pinjarra Hills Research Facility.
This is a hands-on, site-based role where you will work from one consistent location,maintaininghigh-quality external environments across a large operational estate. You will work closely with the Client Facilities Coordinator,researchersand service teams to ensure land, grounds and facilities are safe,functionaland well presented.
This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys outdoor, practical work, values jobsecurityand predictable hours, and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes as part of a supportive team.
Key responsibilities will include:
Grounds and estate maintenance including mowing, slashing, brush cutting, weed spraying, fencing repairs, hedgetrimmingand tree maintenance
Operating andmaintaininggrounds and farm machinery safely, including tractors, mowers, sprayers, utilityvehiclesand tools
Maintaining buildings, paths,equipmentand operational areas in line with safety,biosecurityand environmental standards
About Pinjarra Hills Research Facility
Pinjarra Hills is a 282-hectare research facilitylocatedin Brisbane, supporting research activities that cannot be accommodated elsewhere at the University. The site enables agricultural, environmental and specialist research within a large-scale operational setting.
The facility includes extensive open land, rural infrastructure, sheds, workshops, servicesbuildingsand specialist research facilities. Its size, diversity and purpose create a unique working environment that requires a practical, coordinated approach to grounds,estateand operational maintenance, working closely with researchers, serviceteamsand the Client Facilities Coordinator.
Why Join the UQ Property and Facilities Team?
Working in a site-based grounds and estate role at UQ offers stability,consistencyandstrong supportwithin a collaborative environment.
Work-life balance you can count on:
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
About You
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contactMichael Gower, Supervisor Grounds atm.gower1@uq.edu.au
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close at 11.00pm Friday 13th February 2026 AEST (R-60447).