Aquaculture Technician - Feed Night Shift

Tassal Operations; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning access

Discounts on Helly Hansen workwear

Job summary

Tassal Operations in Proserpine is seeking a Feed Technician for night shifts to support prawn farming operations. You will fill feed trucks, distribute feed to AQ1 feeders, and monitor feed management while following safety rules in a hot, outdoor environment.

No aquaculture experience is required; on‑the‑job training will be provided. This full-time fixed-term role runs until end of April 2027, with a lifestyle roster and opportunities to develop skills within a growing aquaculture business.

Qualifications

• Experience on night shifts is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Willingness to operate in a hot, humid environment and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Fill feed trucks and distribute feed to AQ1 feeders.
• Ensure optimal feed management and adherence to safety procedures.

Skills

Night shift experience

Safety conscious

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy with tablets

Reliable and committed

Tools

Manual driver's license

High Risk licence (desirable)

Forklift licence (desirable)

Job description

Join Tassal in Proserpine as a Feed Technician - Night Shift, 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 familiar with working on night shift;
• 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 have any questions, please email Izzy at******@tassal.com.au