Aquaculture Technician - Night Shift

Tassal Operations; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prawn farming allowance

7/7 roster

Full-time contract until end of March

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Tassal Operations is seeking an Aquaculture Technician for our Proserpine Prawn Farm, located between Airlie Beach and Bowen. This is a full-time max term contract for 6 months with a 7/7 roster and night shifts from 6pm to 6am, playing a key role in maintaining prawn health and optimal growth conditions.

You will monitor ponds daily, assess health and water quality, follow safety protocols, and record data on an iPad while assisting with general farm operations.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions.
• Basic technology skills - comfortable using iPads.
• Aquaculture/farming experience (advantageous but not essential)
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (6pm - 6am) on a 7/7 roster.
• Hold driver’s licence and have reliable transport to site.
• Full working rights in Australia

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pond monitoring, checking prawn health, water quality and aeration systems
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures
• Use digital systems (iPad) to record data and complete tasks
• Support the team with general farm operations as required

Skills

Prawn farming experience

Attention to detail

Physical endurance

Team player

Basic technology skills (iPad)

Tools

iPad

Job description

We are seeking an Aquaculture Technician to join our team at our Proserpine Prawn Farm, located in the beautiful region between Airlie Beach and Bowen.

This is a full-time max term contract position for 6 months: night shift (6pm-6am) on a 7/7 roster. You'll play a key role in maintaining animal health and ensuring optimal conditions for prawn growth in our fast-paced aquaculture environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pond monitoring, checking prawn health, water quality and aeration systems
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures
• Use digital systems (iPad) to record data and complete tasks
• Support the team with general farm operations as required

Role requirements

• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions
• Strong attention to detail and capable of identifying potential issues early
• Reliable and safety-conscious
• Basic technology skills - comfortable using iPads
• Aquaculture/farming experience (advantageous but not essential)
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (6pm - 6am) on a 7/7 roster
• Team player with positive attitude
• Hold adriver’s licenceand have reliable transport to site
• Full working rights in Australia

Role offerings

• $360 extra per fortnight (prawn farming allowance)
• 7/7 roster - balanced work schedule
• Full-time contract until end of March
• Supportive team environment

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