Hatchery Technician - Prawn Aquaculture

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

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.