Looking for a casual role where you can work with animals, learn specialised skills and be part of a unique aquaculture operation?
Join our team as a Casual Hatchery Technician at our Proserpine Prawn Hatchery, where you'll help breed and raise the next generation of tiger prawns that support our farming operations across Australia.Working alongside an experienced team, you'll be involved in every stage of the hatchery process, from caring for broodstock and monitoring larval development through to testing water quality and maintaining optimal growing conditions.
No two days are the same, and full training is provided.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for flexible casual work in a unique environment while gaining valuable skills in aquaculture, animal husbandry and hatchery operations.Why Join Us?
Casual role with a flexible roster supporting work-life balanceWork in a unique and specialised aquaculture environmentFull training provided and opportunities to develop new technical skillsBe part of a passionate and supportive teamCareer development opportunities across Tassal's prawn operationsAccess to Maxxia Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing and RewardsHealth and wellbeing support for you and your familyWhat You'll Be DoingYou'll play an important role in supporting the health,
growth and development of our tiger prawn stocks by:Preparing feed and carrying out daily feeding routinesMonitoring prawn health and behaviour across all life stagesConducting health checks using microscopes and visual assessmentsSampling and testing water quality to maintain optimal conditionsRecording production and hatchery data using iPads and computersSupporting hatchery biosecurity, cleaning and husbandry programsEscalating any concerns to ensure animal welfare and production standards are maintainedWhat You'll BringWe're looking for someone who is curious, reliable and enjoys working as part of a team.You'll also have:A strong attention to detailGood problem-solving skills and a willingness to learnA positive, team-focused attitudeThe ability to work in a physically demanding environmentA commitment to animal welfare, safety and sustainabilityAustralian working rightsExperience in aquaculture, agriculture, animal care or science is highly regarded but not essential.
Full training will be provided.Who Will Thrive In This Role?
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, has an interest in animals or science, and likes understanding how things work.
You'll be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with a willingness to learn specialised skills in a unique farming setting.If you're looking for a role where you can develop valuable technical skills while contributing to sustainable food production, we'd love to hear from you.
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