Aquaculture Technician - Feed Night Shift

Tassal Group; Proserpine; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning access

Helly Hansen discounts

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team and strong safety文化

Lifestyle roster for work-life balance

Job summary

Tassal Group in Proserpine is seeking a Feed Technician - Night Shift to support our prawn farming operations. You will work with farming teams, fill feed trucks, and ensure feed is distributed to AQ1 feeders while upholding safety and quality standards.

Prior aquaculture experience isn’t required; on-the-job training is provided. This full-time fixed-term role runs through the prawn season, offering a lifestyle roster 2/2/3 and the chance to grow with Australia’s leading prawn producer.

Qualifications

• Current manual driver's licence and own transport to site.
• High risk licence (desirable).
• Forklift licence (desirable).
• Great attention to detail.
• Comfortable with technology and tablet apps.
• Familiar with working night shifts.
• Reliable and capable of committing to the full prawn season.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Manual driver's licence

High risk licence

Forklift licence

Attention to detail

Tablet/tech literacy

Night shift experience

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.
• Lifestyle roster providing excellent work-life balance.