Casual Hatchery Technician — Tiger Prawn Ops

Tassal Group; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual role with flexible roster

Full training provided

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Tassal Group is seeking a Casual Hatchery Technician at the Proserpine Prawn Hatchery to assist in breeding and raising tiger prawns for Tassal's farming operations across Australia.

You will work with an experienced team across hatchery stages, learn specialised skills in aquaculture, animal husbandry and hatchery operations, and receive full training. This casual role offers flexible rosters and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in aquaculture, agriculture, animal care or science is highly regarded but not essential.
• Full training will be provided.
• Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare feed and carry out daily feeding routines.
• Monitor prawn health and behaviour across life stages.
• Conduct health checks using microscopes and visual assessments.
• Sample and test water quality to maintain optimal conditions.
• Record production and hatchery data using iPads and computers.
• Support hatchery biosecurity, cleaning and husbandry programs.
• Escalate any concerns to ensure animal welfare and production standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Animal care

Job description

Tassal Group is seeking a Casual Hatchery Technician at the Proserpine Prawn Hatchery to assist in breeding and raising tiger prawns for Tassal's farming operations across Australia.

You will work with an experienced team across hatchery stages, learn specialised skills in aquaculture, animal husbandry and hatchery operations, and receive full training. This casual role offers flexible rosters and a supportive team environment.