Hatchery Technician: Aquaculture with Flexible Roster

Tassal Group; Proserpine; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible roster

Career development

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Wellbeing support

Supportive team

Job summary

Tassal Group is hiring a casual Hatchery Technician at our Proserpine Prawn Hatchery in Far North Queensland. You will support breeding and growing tiger prawns, ensure broodstock health, and deliver high-quality post-larvae to our farms.

This hands-on role emphasizes sustainability and teamwork, with a flexible roster enabling work-life balance. Responsibilities include feeding, health checks, water quality testing, and meticulous record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Aquaculture or agriculture experience is desirable but not essential; full training provided.
• Health and fitness test required prior to starting.
• Must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Prepare feed and daily feeding routines for prawn growth.
• Perform routine health checks using microscopy and visual observation.
• Sample and test water quality using meters and probes.
• Accurately document hatchery activities and water quality data.
• Implement and maintain biosecurity measures, including disinfection and cleaning.
• Monitor prawn health and behaviour and escalate concerns.

Skills

Aquaculture experience

Agriculture experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Tassal Group is hiring a casual Hatchery Technician at our Proserpine Prawn Hatchery in Far North Queensland. You will support breeding and growing tiger prawns, ensure broodstock health, and deliver high-quality post-larvae to our farms.

This hands-on role emphasizes sustainability and teamwork, with a flexible roster enabling work-life balance. Responsibilities include feeding, health checks, water quality testing, and meticulous record-keeping.