Farm Attendant - Hideaway Bay

Huon Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aquaculture company is seeking a dedicated On-Water Maintenance crew member to ensure the maintenance of feeding equipment while working closely with the Hobart control room. This physically demanding role requires a strong work ethic and a readiness to perform tasks on the water. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in fish farming, although experience is not mandatory. The position follows a 4 on, 3 off, 3 on, 4 off roster, providing a unique work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of fish farming and record keeping is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine maintenance on Feed related equipment.
• Ensure cameras are in spread and winches are operational.
• Report unusual fish behavior and collaborate with control room.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Physical fitness

Job description

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Employing over 1,000 talented individuals across Australia, we are proud to be recognised as a Tasmanian employer of choice with a strong focus on quality, innovation and providing career growth and opportunities for our people. It takes a rare kind to be the very best. At Huon, our people share this special quality. We strive for excellence in everything we do.

We are Australia’s only RSPCA approved Salmon producer, selling upwards of 38,000 tonnes of our Salmon globally and leading the way in innovative farming technologies. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.huonaqua.com.au/

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a member of our On-Water Maintenance crew, you will work closely with our Hobart based Control Room to undertake all routine maintenance on our Feed related equipment. This includes ensuring cameras are in spread, winches are in good working order, reporting any predator activity or unusual fish behavior to the control room, responding to control room requests, and attending to other lease maintenance and monitoring as required.

ABOUT YOU

• Strong work ethic
• Physically fit and comfortable working out on the water
• Experience in a similar role or an understanding of Fish farming and record keeping is (desirable but not essential)

This position operates on a 4 days on, 3 days off, 3 days on, 4 days off roster and is located within our Southern Region near Dover TAS.

LICENCES

• Valid driver’s licence
• Coxswains’ ticket (desired but not essential)

Please attach an up-to-date copy of your resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

LIKE WHAT YOU SEE?

Apply online and learn more about our offerings – www.huonaqua.com.au/careers

We run agile recruitment processes and will engage with suitable candidates as soon as we have reviewed applications, working together to progress to next steps.

OUR VALUES

Humility – Listen. Be helpful and thoughtful. Act with respect. Prioritise the team over yourself. Value the opinion of others.

Ownership – Be committed to results. Focus on the details. Take responsibility.

Sincerity – Be direct, truthful, and transparent. Respectfully express opinion. Know how to say no, but be positive and offer solutions

Discipline – Be punctual. Fulfill commitments. Deliver results. Do not make mistakes.

Simplicity – Be practical. Focus on what is important. Adopt a hands-on approach. Avoid bureaucracy.

Availability – Be receptive and open. Always be prepared and motivated to take on new challenges

Determination – Be relentless. Deliver superior results. Adopt a sense of urgency. Make things happen.