Aquaculture Team Leader / Supervisor / Coxswain

MACRO Recruitment; South Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aquaculture company in South Australia is seeking Aquaculture Team Leaders and Supervisors to enhance oyster production. The role involves leading teams, performing oyster husbandry, and maintaining farm machinery while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have aquaculture or marine experience. This permanent position offers competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement in a purpose-driven workplace.

Benefits

Job security in a permanent role

Opportunity for career advancement

Scenic lifestyle with access to fishing and nature

Strong team camaraderie

Qualifications

• Experience leading and mentoring teams in aquaculture.
• Knowledge of oyster husbandry and farm machinery operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Aquaculture Attendants and Graduates in daily tasks.
• Ensure oyster health and performance through effective husbandry.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards.
• Coordinate production flow with regional teams.

Skills

Aquaculture or marine experience

Forklift Licence

Job description

Overview

For Aquaculture Team Leaders, Supervisors, and Coxswains to ensure optimal oyster production and team guidance for a dedicated aquaculture operation. A Permanent Full-Time position within a thriving coastal business.

Salary guide: $80,000 - $95,000 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of Aquaculture Attendants and Graduates on daily tasks.
• Performing oyster husbandry, ensuring oyster health, growth, and performance.
• Operating and maintaining vessels, forklifts, and other farm machinery.
• Maintaining farm infrastructure and gear, including ropes, baskets, and pontoons.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and organic/sustainability standards.
• Troubleshooting operational issues and contributing to process improvements.
• Coordinating production flow with regional teams.
• Reporting data such as incidents, hazards, production metrics, and team performance.

Employer

Your next employer is a rapidly expanding aquaculture business, offering a purpose-driven workplace dedicated to sustainability and organic food production, alongside great potential for career growth in a tight-knit team environment.

Qualifications

• Aquaculture or marine experience.
• Forklift Licence (nice to have).

Benefits

• Job security in a permanent role.
• Opportunity for career advancement in a growing business.
• A scenic lifestyle with access to fishing and nature.
• Strong team camaraderie and connection.

How to apply

If this role isn’t right for you, let us help you find a better match. Please email us a copy of your CV to [e-mail]. Please include your ideal role, salary range, and suburb.