Experienced Shellfish/Hatchery Technician

SeaGen Aquaculture; Newhaven; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SeaGen Aquaculture on Phillip Island seeks an Experienced Shellfish / Hatchery Technician to lead Sydney Rock and Triploid Pacific Oyster larval runs and support nursery operations. There are opportunities to expand production into other shellfish, marine invertebrates and seaweeds.

The role suits someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem‑solving and making improvements, with shellfish experience highly valued though transferable skills are welcome.

Qualifications

• Shellfish hatchery experience preferred, transferable skills acceptable.
• Ability to operate hatchery systems and monitor live animals.
• Comfort working independently in a small team and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sydney Rock and Triploid Pacific Oyster larval runs.
• Support nursery operations and expand production to other shellfish and seaweeds.
• Troubleshoot and improve hatchery processes.

Skills

Precision and consistency

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Live-animal production

Job description

Experienced Shellfish/Hatchery Technician

At SeaGen, we’re building better ways to produce marine seed — reliably, efficiently and at the scale our customers and partners need.

We believe healthy, productive oceans can provide sustainable food, support thriving marine ecosystems and create new opportunities for communities and industry.

Our Phillip Island facility supports shellfish farmers across Victoria and NSW, while also contributing to research and innovation across the Southern Ocean.

It’s a hands‑on, growing business. We’re still building the systems, technology and team that will take SeaGen to the next level — and we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey.

About the role

We’re looking for an Experienced Shellfish / Hatchery Technician to join our Phillip Island team.

You’ll lead Sydney Rock and Triploid Pacific Oyster larval runs and support our nursery operations. You’ll also have opportunities to help expand production into other shellfish, marine invertebrates and seaweeds.

This is a role for someone who enjoys getting things done, solving problems and making things better.

• Precision and consistency — every day
• Hatchery and live-animal production
• Troubleshooting and problem solving
• Working independently and as part of a small team
• Continuous improvement and new technology
• The practical realities of working in a growing business

Shellfish experience is highly valued, but it’s not the only thing we’re looking for. If you have strong transferable skills, technical capability and the motivation to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Why SeaGen?

You’ll be joining a young business with a big ocean-focused mission, where your work can have a real and immediate impact.

And when you’re not in the hatchery? There are beaches, boats, wildlife and a close-knit island community right outside the door.

If you like the idea of building something different and making a difference along the way, this could be your next move.

We’re more interested in who you are, what you can do and where you want to go than a perfectly polished application.