Senior Shellfish Hatchery Technician: Lead Larval Runs

SeaGen Aquaculture; Newhaven; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SeaGen Aquaculture on Phillip Island seeks an Experienced Shellfish / Hatchery Technician to lead Sydney Rock and Triploid Pacific Oyster larval runs and support nursery operations. There are opportunities to expand production into other shellfish, marine invertebrates and seaweeds.

The role suits someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem‑solving and making improvements, with shellfish experience highly valued though transferable skills are welcome.

Qualifications

• Shellfish hatchery experience preferred, transferable skills acceptable.
• Ability to operate hatchery systems and monitor live animals.
• Comfort working independently in a small team and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sydney Rock and Triploid Pacific Oyster larval runs.
• Support nursery operations and expand production to other shellfish and seaweeds.
• Troubleshoot and improve hatchery processes.

Skills

Precision and consistency

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Live-animal production

Job description

SeaGen Aquaculture on Phillip Island seeks an Experienced Shellfish / Hatchery Technician to lead Sydney Rock and Triploid Pacific Oyster larval runs and support nursery operations. There are opportunities to expand production into other shellfish, marine invertebrates and seaweeds.

The role suits someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem‑solving and making improvements, with shellfish experience highly valued though transferable skills are welcome.