Automated Prawn Feeding Technician

Tassal Operations; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prawn farming allowance

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Wellbeing support

Job summary

Tassal Operations in Proserpine invites applications for a Feed Technician to support our prawn farming operations. You will manage automated feeding systems, maintain feeders and pipes, and work with the operations team to optimise feeding strategies on a 7-on/7-off roster.

This full-time max-term role runs until April 2027. A competitive hourly rate plus a fortnightly allowance supports your contributions and our commitment to safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability required.
• Ability to work in challenging conditions around water.
• Must have reliable transport and right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage automated feeding systems to ensure prawn health and growth.
• Perform inspections, cleaning and maintenance of feeders, hydrophones and feed pipes.
• Identify and resolve mechanical issues to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with farm operations and central feed teams to optimise feeding strategies.
• Follow QA and safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

Automated feeding systems

Job description

Tassal Operations in Proserpine invites applications for a Feed Technician to support our prawn farming operations. You will manage automated feeding systems, maintain feeders and pipes, and work with the operations team to optimise feeding strategies on a 7-on/7-off roster.

This full-time max-term role runs until April 2027. A competitive hourly rate plus a fortnightly allowance supports your contributions and our commitment to safety and quality on site.