Aquaculture Technician - Farm

Tassal Group; Proserpine; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning

Discounts on Helly Hansen workwear

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Lifestyle roster

Job summary

Tassal Group in Proserpine, QLD, is hiring a casual Aquaculture Technician to join our Pond Operations Team at the Proserpine Prawn Farm. This full-time fixed-term contract runs until the end of March 2027, offering a lifestyle roster (2/2/3) amid the Whitsundays.

You’ll drive a light truck and a tractor with trailer to add minerals to ponds daily, support other farm tasks, and work with our farming teams while following health, safety and biosecurity standards.

Qualifications

• A current manual drivers’ licence.
• Forklift licence preferred but not essential.
• Front end loader licence preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, humid conditions.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Committed to safety and Zero Harm culture.

Responsibilities

• Drive around the site in a light truck and a tractor with trailer to add minerals daily.
• Prepare and drive a small truck.
• Operate an iPad for farm scheduling.
• Collaborate with the farming teams.
• Adhere to workplace health, safety and biosecurity procedures.

Skills

Manual driving licence

Forklift licence

Front end loader licence

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Safety culture

Tools

Light truck operation

Tractor with trailer operation

Job description

We are currently looking for a casual Aquaculture Technician to work in our Pond Operations Team at our Proserpine Prawn Farm.

Based in a stunning location halfway between Airlie Beach and Bowen, you'll enjoy a lifestyle roster (2/2/3) that gives you plenty of time to explore the beautiful Whitsundays.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract position running until the end of March 2027.

In this role, you will drive around our site in one of our light trucks and a tractor with trailer adding minerals to our ponds on a daily basis.

Other Duties can include:

• Preparing and drivng a small truck;
• Operating an iPad for farm schedule;
• Collaborating with the rest of our farming teams;
• Adhering to operating Workplace health and safety procedures, responsible environmental and bio security practices.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A great work ethic, be reliable and committed to work the full prawn season;
• A current manual drivers’ licence and reliable transport;
• A Forklift and front end loader licence (preferred but not essential);
• Ability to work outdoors in a hot, humid, and wet environment;
• An exceptional attention to detail;
• Be responsible, able to work unsupervised with a commitment to safety, in line with our Zero Harm culture.

What's On Offer

Our seafood isn't the only thing that's growing. Be part of our innovative aquaculture team and grow your career with Australia's leading prawn producer.

• Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family's wellbeing.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning with thousands of professional development courses.
• Exclusive discounts on Helly Hansen workwear and clothing.
• Opportunity to develop your skills within a growing aquaculture business.
• Supportive team environment and a strong safety culture.
• Lifestyle roster (2/2/3) providing excellent work-life balance.