Aquaculture Technician - Farm Operations- PP

Tassal Group; Proserpine; Hybrid; AUD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prawn farming allowance

Job summary

Tassal Group in Proserpine, Queensland, is seeking an Aquaculture Technician - Farm Operations for our prawn farm. This full-time fixed-term contract runs until the end of March 2027, with 12-hour shifts on a 2/2/3 roster.

You will help run the ponds, support animal health, and optimise growing conditions in a fast-paced aquaculture environment. You will work outdoors in all weather, monitor ponds daily, manage water quality, clean and maintain equipment, and record data using an iPad.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness and comfort working outdoors in all weather.
• Strong observational skills and ability to identify issues early.
• Basic IT skills for data entry, reporting and task management on iPad.
• Aquaculture experience is advantageous but not essential; training provided.
• Positive attitude with ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Current Australian driver’s licence and reliable transport to site.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Must be able to complete pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist with water management to maintain pond conditions for prawn health and growth.
• Conduct daily pond monitoring of health, water quality and aeration systems.
• Perform equipment cleaning and routine maintenance to keep operations running.
• Collect accurate data and use digital systems (iPad) to record and report pond conditions and tasks.
• Follow safety protocols and procedures while completing tasks.
• Support team with general farm operations and work independently when required.

Skills

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Data entry

IT literacy

Teamwork

Tools

iPad

Job description

Proserpine QLD 4800, Australia

Posted Sunday 23 August 2026 at 2:00 pm

The Role

We're looking for an Aquaculture Technician - Farm Operations to join our team at our Proserpine Prawn Farm, located in the beautiful region between Airlie Beach and Bowen.

Working 12-hour shifts on a 2/2/3 roster, you'll assist with the everyday running of the prawn ponds, playing a key role in maintaining animal health and ensuring optimal conditions for prawn growth in our fast-paced aquaculture environment.

This is your chance to work in a stunning location while building a career with Australia's leading prawn producer.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with water management to maintain optimal pond conditions for prawn health and growth.
• Conduct daily pond monitoring, checking prawn health, water quality, and aeration systems.
• Perform equipment cleaning and routine maintenance to keep farm operations running smoothly.
• Collect accurate data and use digital systems (iPad) to record and report on pond conditions and tasks.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures while completing tasks.
• Support the team with general farm operations as required, while also being comfortable working independently when needed.

Role Requirements

We are looking for someone who is physically fit, reliable, and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions. To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Be physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong observational skills and the ability to identify potential issues early.
• Basic IT skills, including the ability to use iPads for data entry, reporting, and task management.
• Aquaculture experience is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• A positive attitude with the ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required.
• A current Australian driver's licence and reliable transport to site.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.

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.

• $360 extra per fortnight through the prawn farming allowance.
• 2/2/3 roster, providing a balanced schedule with plenty of time to explore the Whitsundays.
• Access to career development opportunities to support your professional growth.
• Supportive team environment where you'll feel valued and included.
• Health and wellbeing support for you and your family.

Who are we?

Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do safely.