At Tassal Group, we are dedicated to “Sustainably Feeding Tomorrow.”
With over 35 years of aquaculture experience, we focus on providing healthy, sustainable, and nutritious food, including salmon, prawn, and barramundi. We are committed to producing accessible food, supporting communities, and delivering strong economic results, all while prioritising sustainability to ensure a prosperous, healthy planet for future generations.
The Role:
We're looking for an Aquaculture Technician - Farm Operations to join our team at our Proserpine Prawn Farm, located in the beautiful region between Airlie Beach and Bowen.
Working 12-hour shifts on a 2/2/3 roster, you'll assist with the everyday running of the prawn ponds, playing a key role in maintaining animal health and ensuring optimal conditions for prawn growth in our fast-paced aquaculture environment. This is your chance to work in a stunning location while building a career with Australia's leading prawn producer.
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract position running until the end of March 2026.
What You'll Do:
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Assist with water management to maintain optimal pond conditions for prawn health and growth.
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Conduct daily pond monitoring, checking prawn health, water quality, and aeration systems.
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Perform equipment cleaning and routine maintenance to keep farm operations running smoothly.
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Collect accurate data and use digital systems (iPad) to record and report on pond conditions and tasks.
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Follow all safety protocols and procedures while completing tasks.
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Support the team with general farm operations as required, while also being comfortable working alone when needed.
What You'll Bring:
We are looking for someone who is physically fit, reliable, and comfortable working outside in all conditions. To succeed in this role, you will need:
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Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
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Strong observational skills and capable of identifying potential issues early.
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Basic IT skills – comfortable using iPads for data entry, reporting, and task management.
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Aquaculture experience is an advantage, but not essential – we'll teach you the rest!
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Positive attitude with the ability to work collaboratively within a team, as well as independently when required.
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Hold a current Australian driver's licence and have reliable transport to site.
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Full working rights in Australia.
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Successful completion of a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening is required.
Why Tassal?
Our seafood isn't the only thing that's growing! Be a part of our innovative aquaculture team and grow your career with Australia's leading prawn producer.
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$360 extra per fortnight (prawn farming allowance).
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2/2/3 roster – giving you a balanced schedule with plenty of time to explore the Whitsundays.
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Access to career development opportunities to help you grow.
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Join a supportive team environment where you'll feel valued.
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Health and wellbeing support to keep you and your family on track.
Company culture:
Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do it safely.
We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.
If you have any questions, please email Jeff at [email protected]
