Hatchery Technician - Hatchery Ops Team 1

Tassal; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Specialised aquaculture environment

Full training provided

Close-knit team and career progression

National aquaculture opportunities

Salary packaging and employee rewards

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Tassal is seeking a Full Time Hatchery Technician at the Proserpine Prawn Hatchery to support health, growth and development of tiger prawn stocks. You will help care for broodstock, monitor larval development and test water quality as part of a hands-on hatchery team.

With full training provided, you will work alongside experienced colleagues, record data, maintain biosecurity, and contribute to sustainable aquaculture across Tassal's operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in aquaculture, agriculture, animal care, farming or science is highly regarded but not essential.
• Full training will be provided.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing feed and carrying out daily feeding routines
• Monitoring prawn health and behaviour across all life stages
• Conducting health checks using microscopes and visual assessments
• Sampling and testing water quality to maintain optimal conditions
• Recording production and hatchery data using iPads and computers
• Supporting hatchery biosecurity, cleaning and husbandry programs
• Escalating any concerns to ensure animal welfare and production standards are maintained

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Australian working rights

Job description

Looking for a career where you can work with animals, learn specialised skills and be part of a unique aquaculture operation?

Join our team as a Full Time Hatchery Technician at our Proserpine Prawn Hatchery, where you'll help breed and raise the next generation of tiger prawns that support our farming operations across Australia.

Working alongside an experienced team, you'll be involved in every stage of the hatchery process, from caring for broodstock and monitoring larval development through to testing water quality and maintaining optimal growing conditions. No two days are the same, and full training is provided.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in aquaculture while gaining valuable skills in animal husbandry, hatchery operations and sustainable food production.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent full-time opportunity offering stability and long-term career growth
• Work in a unique and specialised aquaculture environment
• Full training provided with opportunities to develop technical and operational skills
• Be part of a passionate, supportive and close-knit team
• Career progression opportunities across Tassal's national aquaculture operations
• Access to Maxxia Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing and Employee Rewards
• Health and wellbeing support for you and your family

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll play an important role in supporting the health, growth and development of our tiger prawn stocks by:

• Preparing feed and carrying out daily feeding routines
• Monitoring prawn health and behaviour across all life stages
• Conducting health checks using microscopes and visual assessments
• Sampling and testing water quality to maintain optimal conditions
• Recording production and hatchery data using iPads and computers
• Supporting hatchery biosecurity, cleaning and husbandry programs
• Escalating any concerns to ensure animal welfare and production standards are maintained

What You'll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is curious, reliable and enjoys working as part of a team.

You’ll also have:

• Strong attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• The ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• A commitment to animal welfare, safety and sustainability
• Australian working rights

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

Who Will Thrive In This Role?

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, has an interest in animals or science, and likes understanding how things work. You’ll be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with a willingness to learn specialised skills in a unique farming environment.

Whether you’re looking to start a career in aquaculture or build on existing farming, animal care or science experience, this role offers the opportunity to develop valuable technical skills while contributing to sustainable food production.