Aquaculture Technician - Feed

Tassal Operations; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning access

Helly Hansen discounts

Career development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Tassal Operations in Proserpine invites applications for a Feed Technician position in a picturesque outdoor setting. You will tend to saltwater ponds and ensure prawns receive proper feed while collaborating with farming teams.

No aquaculture experience required; on-the-job training and development opportunities are offered. Based between Airlie Beach and Bowen, a 2/2/3 lifestyle roster supports exploring the Whitsundays.

Qualifications

• Current manual driver’s license with own transport to site.
• High risk license (desirable).
• Forklift license (desirable).
• Great attention to detail.
• Comfortable with tablets and apps.
• Reliable and able to commit to full prawn season.
• Physical fitness for hot, humid, and wet environments.

Responsibilities

• Fill feed trucks, distribute feed to AQ1 feeders, and ensure optimal feed management.
• Follow safety regulations and procedures while performing tasks.

Skills

Safety focused

Attention to detail

Reliability

Self-motivated

Tech-friendly (tablets/apps)

Tools

Manual driver’s license

High risk license (desirable)

Forklift license (desirable)

Own transport to site

Job description

Join Tassal in Proserpine as a Feed Technician, you'll work collaboratively with other farming teams in a picturesque outdoor setting, tending to our saltwater ponds and ensuring our prawns have access to their vital feed.

Prior aquaculture experience is not required for this role. We value your transferable skills and offer on-the-job training and development opportunities. Contribute to the success of Tassal and make a positive impact on our sustainable seafood production.

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 April 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Fill feed trucks, distribute feed to AQ1 feeders, and ensure optimal feed management.
• Follow all safety regulations and procedures while completing tasks.

Role Requirements

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, safety focused, and has a passion for hands on work. To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a current manual driver’s licence and their own transport to get to site;
• Have high risk licence (desirable);
• Forklift licence (desirable);
• Have great attention to detail;
• Be comfortable with technology and familiar with tablets and use of apps;
• Be reliable and committed to working the full prawn season with a ‘can do’ attitude;
• Be physically fit with the ability to work in a hot, humid, and wet environment;

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.

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.

If you are passionate about people, sustainability, and are ready for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position with your Cover Letter and Resume. We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.

If you have any questions, please email Izzy at******@tassal.com.au