We are looking for a full-time Aquaculture Attendant/Worker (Net Cleaner) to join our dynamic operations team at our marine farm in Rowella, just 35 minutes from Launceston. Unlike many marine farms, the Rowella site allows you to drive home daily—no remote living required! This is a lifestyle-friendly role with a Monday to Friday roster, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, with overtime and weekend work at penalty rates when required. You'll be part of a team that starts each day with team stretching and safety briefings, ensuring wellbeing is always a priority.
Key responsibilities
- Follow all safety procedures and protocols, putting wellbeing first
- Work effectively as part of a collaborative, hardworking team
- Operate and maintain ROV and surface net cleaning machinery
- Handle farm equipment safely and efficiently
- Record accurate operational data and monitor farm conditions to support safe and productive operations
About you
- Cert III in Aquaculture or prior experience in finfish farming (or a related field) is highly regarded
- LF forklift licence preferred; coxswain's ticket and/or first aid certificate advantageous
- Physically fit and ready to work outdoors
- Can-do attitude with pride in high-quality work
- Strong commitment to safety and team wellbeing
- Current right to work in Australia
About us Petuna has grown from a successful fishing operation founded by Peter and Una Rockliff in 1949 into a leading Tasmanian aquaculture company. We grow, harvest, and process premium salmonids for wholesale and retail markets, with operations including a state-of-the-art hatchery in Cressy, marine farms in Macquarie Harbour and Rowella, and a cutting-edge production plant in Devonport. At Petuna our people are at the heart of what we do.
Join a company that embraces innovation, sustainability, and a strong commitment to safety, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits
- Lifestyle-friendly, stable full-time work: Monday to Friday, drive home daily
- Dynamic, supportive team culture: Start your day with team stretching and safety briefings
- Career growth and job security: Work for a respected Tasmanian employer
- Heavily discounted staff sales
- Employee Assistance Program is offered to employees and their immediate family
- Discounted health insurance via St Luke's Health
To apply, please include a cover letter and resume in your application. Working visa holders, please include a current VEVO.