Aquaculture Technician - Harvest

Tassal; Cassowary Coast Regional; Presencial; AUD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Prawn farming allowance

Mission Beach location

Health & wellbeing programs

Overtime opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Tassal in Mission Beach, Australia, seeks an active driver to join the harvest team, operating a small farm truck to transport prawns from ponds to the processing facility. This role suits someone who enjoys outdoors, early starts, and a fast-paced harvest season.

You'll work with a close-knit team, with potential overtime during peak periods and a fortnightly prawn farming allowance. Stay reliable and safety-focused to thrive in this operation.

Formación

• Current C Class Driver's Licence.
• Safe and confident driving skills.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Responsabilidades

• Drive a small farm truck to transport harvested prawns.
• Move product from ponds to the processing facility.
• Support harvest operations for efficient delivery.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and operate equipment safely.
• Work closely with harvest and processing teams.
• Contribute to a safe, productive harvest season.

Conocimientos

C Class Licence

Safe driving

Reliable attendance

Team player

Descripción del empleo

Looking for an active driving role where you're more than just behind the wheel?

Join our Mission Beach harvest team and play an important part in getting premium Australian prawns from our ponds to the processing facility. Operating a small farm truck, you'll transport harvested prawns across our 30-pond farm while working alongside a close-knit team during the busy harvest season.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys early starts, working outdoors and being part of a fast-paced operation where every day makes a difference.

Why Join Us?

• Earn an extra $360 per fortnight through our Prawn Farming Allowance
• Work in the beautiful Mission Beach region
• Be part of a supportive and hardworking harvest team
• Opportunity for overtime during peak harvest periods
• Unique role within Australia's leading prawn farming operation
• Access to health, wellbeing and employee support programs

What You'll Be Doing

• Driving a small truck around the farm transporting harvested prawns
• Moving product from ponds to the processing facility
• Supporting harvest operations to ensure product is delivered efficiently
• Completing daily vehicle checks and operating equipment safely
• Working closely with harvest and processing teams
• Contributing to a safe, productive and successful harvest season

The Roster

• Monday to Friday roster
• 8.5-hour shifts
• Start times vary between 3:00am and 5:00am
• Weekend work may be required during December
• Overtime opportunities available during peak periods

What You'll Bring

• Current C Class Driver's Licence
• Safe and confident driving skills
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to work early morning starts
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Who Will Thrive In This Role?

This role suits someone who enjoys being out and about rather than sitting in an office, takes pride in being reliable and enjoys working as part of a team. If you're comfortable with early starts, can work safely under pressure and want to be part of a successful harvest season, we'd love to hear from you.