Harvest Operator

Tassal Operations; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Prawn Farming Allowance

4-day work week

Ongoing training

Maxxia Rewards

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Tassal Operations is hiring for Proserpine Prawn Farm to operate heavy machinery in harvesting premium prawns in the Whitsunday region. You will work with backhoes, excavators, skid steers, graders and trucks as part of a close-knit team.

This casual role features a 4/3 roster from May to December with long shift days and a second roster May–December. You will receive ongoing training and be part of a safety-focused farming operation.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a backhoe or excavator (essential).
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Desirable agricultural, aquaculture, civil construction or earthmoving experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoes and other heavy machinery to harvest prawns.
• Support pond remediation and farm improvement projects.
• Perform civil and maintenance works including road repairs and groundskeeping.
• Operate trucks and other site machinery as required.
• Work safely and uphold Zero Harm culture.
• Support harvest operations at Proserpine and Mission Beach farms.

Skills

Backhoe operation

Excavator operation

Heavy machinery

Safety conscious

Tools

iPad familiarity

Job description

Love operating heavy machinery and working outdoors? Join our team at Proserpine Prawn Farm and play a key role in harvesting premium Australian prawns. You'll operate a range of machinery including backhoes, excavators, skid steers, graders, Moxy trucks and more, while working alongside a close-knit team in one of Australia's most unique farming environments.

Located between Airlie Beach and Bowen, you'll enjoy all the benefits of living and working in the beautiful Whitsunday region while building a career in aquaculture.

• Earn an extra $360 per fortnight through our Prawn Farming Allowance
• Enjoy a 4-day work week and 3-day weekends from May to December
• Operate a diverse range of heavy machinery
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Work with a supportive and safety-focused team
• Access discounted movie tickets, travel experiences, shopping and more through Maxxia Rewards
• Access free wellbeing, mental health and financial support for you and your family

Love operating heavy machinery and working outdoors? Join our team at Proserpine Prawn Farm and play a key role in harvesting premium Australian prawns. You'll operate a range of machinery including backhoes, excavators, skid steers, graders, Moxy trucks and more, while working alongside a close-knit team in one of Australia's most unique farming environments.

Located between Airlie Beach and Bowen, you'll enjoy all the benefits of living and working in the beautiful Whitsunday region while building a career in aquaculture.

Why join us?

• Earn an extra $360 per fortnight through our Prawn Farming Allowance
• Enjoy a 4-day work week and 3-day weekends from May to December
• Operate a diverse range of heavy machinery
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Work with a supportive and safety-focused team
• Access discounted movie tickets, travel experiences, shopping and more through Maxxia Rewards
• Access free wellbeing, mental health and financial support for you and your family

The roster

From May to December, you'll work 10.5-hour shifts on a 4/3 roster (Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday), giving you a three-day weekend every week.

From December to May, you'll work an 8.5-hour day, Monday to Friday roster.

This is a casual position.

What will you be doing?

You'll spend your time:

• Operating backhoes and other heavy machinery to harvest prawns
• Supporting pond remediation and farm improvement projects
• Completing civil and maintenance works including road repairs, firebreaks, waste removal and groundskeeping
• Operating trucks and other site machinery as required
• Working safely and contributing to our Zero Harm culture
• Supporting harvest operations at both our Proserpine and Mission Beach farms

What can you bring?

• Experience operating a backhoe or excavator (essential)
• A strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Confidence using basic technology, including iPads
• Agricultural, aquaculture, civil construction or earthmoving experience (desirable)
• Heavy Rigid Licence (desirable)

Who will thrive in this role?

You’ll enjoy this role if you like being behind the controls of machinery, working outdoors, taking on a variety of tasks and being part of a team that takes pride in producing a quality product safely and efficiently. No two days are the same, and you’ll have the opportunity to operate a wide range of equipment while contributing to the success of our farming operations.

At Tassal, we’re passionate about sustainably feeding tomorrow and creating opportunities for our people to grow, learn and build rewarding careers. If you’re ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

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 are passionate about people, sustainability, and are ready for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position with your Cover Letter and Resume. We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.

If you have any questions, please email Izzy at ******@tassal.com.au