Aquaculture Technician — Hands-on Prawns, Tech-Driven

Gold Coast Marine Aquaculture; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Coast Marine Aquaculture Woongoolba, QLD is seeking an Aquaculture Technician to join a professional team producing premium black tiger prawns. The role blends fieldwork with modern technology, and is outdoors, with on‑the‑job training provided.

You will assist with feeding, monitoring water quality and animal health, and support harvest operations, with potential to expand into the hatchery and learn across the full production cycle.

Qualifications

• Full working rights in Australia.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Confident swimmer with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Manual driver's licence and reliable transport (no public transport access to site).
• Comfortable using computers and mobile apps for feeding and data entry.
• Strong attention to safety, teamwork, and animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Daily feeding and operation of automated feeder systems (training provided).
• Monitoring water quality, animal health, and growth performance.
• Assisting with harvesting, pond operations, and general farm maintenance.
• Operating buggies, utes, and small trucks safely and efficiently.
• Supporting the hatchery run in preparation for the next season.
• Working flexible shift patterns as required by operational needs.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork focus

Safety awareness

Computer/app usage

Education

Aquaculture/Marine Biology degree

Tools

Forklift licence

First Aid certificate

Job description

Gold Coast Marine Aquaculture Woongoolba, QLD is seeking an Aquaculture Technician to join a professional team producing premium black tiger prawns. The role blends fieldwork with modern technology, and is outdoors, with on‑the‑job training provided.

You will assist with feeding, monitoring water quality and animal health, and support harvest operations, with potential to expand into the hatchery and learn across the full production cycle.