Aquaculture Technician - Prawn Health

Tassal Operations; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prawn farming allowance

Job summary

Tassal Operations is seeking an Aquaculture Technician for our Proserpine Prawn Farm, located between Airlie Beach and Bowen. This full-time max term role (6 months) operates on a 2/2/3 roster to support daily farm operations and animal health in a busy aquaculture environment.

You will monitor ponds, check prawns, manage water quality, operate aeration systems, and record data using iPads. The role demands physical fitness, reliability, safety awareness, and a team‑oriented attitude; prior

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and able to identify issues early.
• Reliable and safety-conscious team member.
• Basic technology skills – comfortable using iPads.
• Aquaculture/farming experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
• Hold a 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

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

iPad literacy

Team player

Aquaculture experience

Driver's license

Transport to site

Job description

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

We are currently recruiting a full-time max term position (6 month role): on a 2/2/3 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 shifts
• 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)
• 2/2/3 roster - balanced work schedule
• Full-time contract for 6 months
• 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