Aquaculture Product & Performance Support Specialist

Skretting; Cambridge; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Skretting in Tasmania seeks a capable technical associate to support salmonid customers and help with product lifecycle activities, R&D delivery, and commercial initiatives. You will bridge customer needs with internal teams, ensuring technical requirements and product performance are effectively supported.

Responsibilities include data analysis, reporting, market intelligence, and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualifications in aquaculture or animal science related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support customer account plans and routine engagements.
• Assist with planning and execution of R&D trials and product development.
• Analyse fish performance and production data; prepare reports and summaries.
• Monitor market trends and provide technical/market insights to commercial teams.
• Support safety, quality, and compliance with company standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Aquaculture

Animal Nutrition

Animal Science

Animal Health

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

Reporting to the Technical Manager – Salmonids and working closely with the Product Manager – LifeStart & Prawn, you will support salmonid customers while assisting with product lifecycle activities, R&D delivery, and commercial initiatives.

You will act as an important link between customers and internal teams, ensuring customer needs, technical requirements, and product performance activities are effectively supported.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Account Support

• Support customer account plans and routine customer engagements.
• Assist with technical sampling and data collection activities.
• Prepare customer reports and performance summaries.
• Help maintain strong customer relationships through responsive and professional support.
• Support delivery of contractual commitments and customer outcomes.
  
  

Product Development & R&D Support

• Assist with the planning and execution of R&D trials.
• Support implementation of new products and product improvements.
• Maintain product documentation and technical records.
• Contribute to product lifecycle management activities and innovation projects.
  
  

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyse fish performance, trial, and production data.
• Prepare accurate reports and technical summaries.
• Provide insights to support customer, technical, and commercial decision-making.
• Support internal and external stakeholders with data-driven recommendations.
  
  

Market Intelligence & Commercial Support

• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity.
• Gather customer forecasts and market insights.
• Support commercial teams with relevant technical and market information.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen customer intimacy and business performance.
  
  

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Support WHS initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with Nutreco and Skretting safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Identify and escalate risks that may impact customer outcomes or business performance.
  
  

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in Aquaculture, Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Animal Health, or a related discipline.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and teams.
  
  

Desirable

• Exposure to or experience in finfish aquaculture.
• Understanding of fish nutrition, fish health, feed performance, or aquaculture production systems.
• Experience supporting research, trials, or technical projects.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of customer needs.
  
  

Who Thrives Here?

People who succeed at Skretting don't simply complete tasks—they take ownership of outcomes.

You'll Be Someone Who

• Takes ownership and follows through on commitments.
• Is curious and committed to continuous learning.
• Uses data and insights to solve problems and improve performance.
• Builds trusted relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Collaborates effectively across different teams and disciplines.
• Demonstrates commercial awareness and understands the value of customer partnerships.
• Creates an environment where people feel safe to speak up, contribute ideas, raise concerns, and learn from one another.
• Has the courage to challenge thinking, seek better ways of working, and help drive positive change.
  
  

What's Involved

This Role Includes

• Office-based work and regular computer use.
• Travel to customer sites throughout Tasmania.
• Participation in customer visits, sampling activities, and field-based work.
• Occasional manual handling, including lifting feed bags up to 20kg and fish up to 5kg.
  
  

Why Join Skretting?

As a global leader in aquaculture nutrition, Skretting is committed to innovation, sustainability, and helping feed a growing world responsibly.

In This Role You'll Have The Opportunity To

• Build technical expertise within a world-leading aquaculture business.
• Work directly with customers and industry experts.
• Contribute to research, innovation, and product development.
• Develop commercial and business knowledge.
• Gain exposure across technical, product, and customer-facing functions.
• Join a culture that encourages learning, growth, and ownership.
• Be part of a company where your ideas, initiative, and contribution genuinely matter.
  
  

If you're looking for a career where you'll be trusted to contribute, encouraged to grow, and empowered to make a difference, then it's time to Own It.