Aquaculture Technician - Harvest

Tassal Group; Midgeree Bar; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prawn Farming Allowance

Health & wellbeing programs

Employee support programs

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Tassal Group is seeking a hands-on driver for our Mission Beach harvest team. This role involves operating a small farm truck to transport prawns from ponds to the processing facility, with early starts and outdoor work in a fast-paced harvest environment.

You will join a supportive team, enjoy overtime opportunities during peak periods, and benefit from the Prawn Farming Allowance. Applicants should have a C Class licence and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C Class Licence

Safe driving

Reliability

Early starts

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Job description

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.

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 Georgina at [e-mail]