Aquaculture Operations Team Lead

Tassal Group; Strahan; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Discounted seafood

Salary packaging

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Tassal Group is seeking an Operations Team Leader at Macquarie Harbour, Strahan, Tasmania. You will lead a hands-on crew, drive daily priorities, and keep safety front and centre while achieving production and environmental KPIs.

The role requires proven aquaculture experience and a practical, safety-first approach. You will inspire the team, develop people, and support continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a team environment.
• Strong emphasis on safety, fish welfare and compliance.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and problem-solve in a live production setting.
• Clear communicator with the ability to develop people and teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team with hands-on leadership, coaching and support.
• Coordinating daily priorities and resources to meet KPIs.
• Maintaining safety, welfare and compliance with licence requirements.
• Maintaining operational plans and solving issues as demands change.
• Driving continuous improvement with the farming teams.

Skills

People leadership

Safety focus

Operational planning

Communication

Aquaculture knowledge

Job description

Tassal Group is seeking an Operations Team Leader at Macquarie Harbour, Strahan, Tasmania. You will lead a hands-on crew, drive daily priorities, and keep safety front and centre while achieving production and environmental KPIs.

The role requires proven aquaculture experience and a practical, safety-first approach. You will inspire the team, develop people, and support continuous improvement across operations.