Farm Attendant - Net Cleaner

Huon Aquaculture; Strahan; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Company products

Novated leases

Job summary

Huon Aquaculture seeks a hands-on Maintenance Operator to support our on-water marine farm at Strahan/Macquarie Harbour. You will perform thorough cleaning of machines, carry out pre-start checks, and ensure timely maintenance requests are submitted to management.

Working with crew and other departments, you will follow SOPs and biosecurity protocols to minimise disease transfer and improve safety and reliability in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong time management skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships within a team
• Strong ability to adapt, deal with uncertainty, and remain calm in a changing environment
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive focus on continuous improvement
• A commitment to working safely in a dynamic environment, identifying risks, and taking appropriate action

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning of machines and equipment between leases and daily operations. Follow all SOPs and biosecurity protocols to minimise disease transfer between fish populations
• Carry out pre-start checks and function tests on all machinery and deck equipment. Accurately complete maintenance request forms and ensure timely submission to management.
• Submit net cleaning control forms promptly to data entry and ensure all tasks are completed to a consistently high standard.
• Work with other departments to optimise equipment affecting net cleaning (e.g., feed and ventilation systems). Communicate issues clearly and promptly with management and crew.

Job description

Job no: 493812
Work type: Full Time
Location: Strahan/Macquarie Harbour
Categories: On-water Marine Farm

The Role

• Perform thorough cleaning of machines and equipment between leases and daily operations. Follow all SOPs and biosecurity protocols to minimise disease transfer between fish populations
• Carry out pre-start checks and function tests on all machinery and deck equipment. Accurately complete maintenance request forms and ensure timely submission to management.
• Submit net cleaning control forms promptly to data entry and ensure all tasks are completed to a consistently high standard.
• Work with other departments to optimise equipment affecting net cleaning (e.g., feed and ventilation systems). Communicate issues clearly and promptly with management and crew.

About you

• Strong time management skills and the willingness to learn new skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships within a team.
• Strong ability to adapt, deal with uncertainty, and remain calm in a changing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive focus on continuous improvement.
• A commitment to working safely in a dynamic environment, identifying risks, and taking appropriate action.

Why Join Huon?

• Be part of a values-driven company shaping the future of sustainable aquaculture
• Enjoy discounted health insurance and company products
• Access to novated leases through our partners

If this sounds like your next career move, we’d love to hear from you!

Advertised: 04 Aug 2026 Tasmania Standard Time
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