Animal Trial Technician
Provectus Algae
Noosaville, Queensland, Australia Onsite
Role Summary
The Animal Trial Technician is a full-time, on-farm role responsible for supporting the execution of animal trials and ensuring accurate, reliable collection of trial data in commercial feedlot and farm environments. The role is hands-on and suits a graduate or junior technician with an interest in livestock, trials, and agricultural operations.
Key Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day execution of animal trials on farm and in feedlot environments
Record, manage, and maintain accurate trial data relating to animals, feed, dosing, and operations
Monitor and log environmental and site conditions that may influence trial outcomes
Observe and document feed delivery, feeding behaviour, bunker conditions, and trial-related activities
Assist with feed, supplement, and product handling in line with trial requirements
Support the operation, checking, and basic troubleshooting of trial-related equipment and systems
Identify, record, and report deviations from trial protocols or unusual observations
Maintain organised trial records and assist with data transfer and reporting as required
Work closely with the Trials Manager and feedlot staff to support smooth trial operations
Assist with general feedlot and farm duties when trial responsibilities are complete, ensuring trial work always takes priority
Skills & Experience
Degree or diploma in agriculture, animal science, or a related field (preferred but not essential)
Practical livestock or farm experience highly regarded
Strong attention to detail and reliability
Comfortable working outdoors in a commercial livestock environment
Willingness to work flexible hours as required by farm operations
Basic computer and data entry skills
This will require you to live close to the feedlot where living away allowances provided if applicable. Locations are generally in the Queensland South East area but there may be requirements to travel interstate in the future.