Looking for an active, hands-on role where no two days are the same?
Join our harvest team at Proserpine Prawn Farm and play an important part in bringing premium Australian prawns from pond to processing.
Working as part of our Partial Harvest Crew, you'll spend your days in and around the ponds setting, checking and emptying harvest nets, helping prepare prawns for collection and supporting the wider harvest operation.
Full training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys physical outdoor work and being part of a hardworking team.
Located between Airlie Beach and Bowen, you'll enjoy working in the beautiful Whitsundays while gaining experience in one of Australia's largest prawn farming operations.
Why join us?
Earn an extra $360 per fortnight through our Prawn Farming Allowance
Full training provided
Work in a unique outdoor environment
Be part of a supportive and hardworking team
Gain experience in Australia's leading prawn farming operation
Access wellbeing, mental health and financial support programs
Enjoy discounts through Maxxia Rewards
The roster
This seasonal role runs from
30 December **** to 25 March ****
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You'll work a rotating Monday to Friday roster:
Week 1: 3:00am - 11:30am
Week 2: 8:00am - 4:30pm
This rotation continues throughout the season.
Weekend work and overtime may be required during peak harvest periods.
What will you be doing?
Setting, checking and emptying partial harvest nets
Assisting with shaking prawns into the cod end of harvest nets
Preparing nets for lifting into harvest bins
Supporting daily harvest operations across the farm
Working in ponds for most of your shift
Working safely in all weather conditions, including heat and wet weather
What can you bring?
Current C Class Driver's Licence
Ability to swim
Reliable and punctual work ethic
Good physical fitness and ability to perform manual work
Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Who will thrive in this role?
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being active, doesn't mind getting wet and working outdoors, and takes pride in contributing to a successful harvest.
You'll be part of a fast-paced team environment where reliability, teamwork and a solid work ethic are highly valued.
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