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

Join our passionate team at the Rookwood salmon hatchery, nestled in the heart of the Huon Valley in Ranelagh (only 30 minutes south of Hobart). We are seeking a dedicated Hatchery Attendant to play a pivotal role in the early stages of our salmon’s lifecycle.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated team player with a genuine interest in freshwater fish farming. You will join our smolt team, performing essential tasks such as assessing feed and water quality, monitoring fish welfare, conducting weight checks, and daily tank cleaning. Working within a small, supportive team requires adaptability and the ability to think on your feet.

The role is a casual position.

Responsibilities

- Operate and monitor advanced Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), ensuring optimal water quality parameters (e.g., oxygen, temperature, pH).
- Conduct daily fish husbandry tasks, including feeding, health and behaviour monitoring, tank cleaning, and system maintenance.
- Accurately collect, record, and report key data on fish growth, feed consumption, mortality, and water quality.
- Perform routine equipment checks, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal system performance.
- Strictly adhere to and champion all safety procedures,



biosecurity protocols, and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Assist with fish handling activities such as grading, vaccination, and transfers as required.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.

Role Requirements

- Ability to perform physical work in cold and wet environments.
- A proactive, safety-conscious mindset and a strong team player attitude.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to recent hatchery techniques and technologies.
- Ability to work a dynamic 7-day roster, including weekends and potential overnight shifts.
- A current driver’s licence.
- Advantageous, but not essential: Aquaculture experience; a Certificate III in Aquaculture; forklift or confined space licences.

Role Offerings

- A competitive salary and overtime opportunities, recognising your contribution.
- Career development opportunities within the wider Tassal Group.
- A safe and inclusive workplace with an unwavering commitment to your wellbeing.

Who are we? 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 safely. If you are passionate about people, sustainability, and are ready for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position with your Cover Letter and Resume. We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.

If you have any questions, please email Jeff at [email protected]

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