Looking for a career where you can work with animals, learn specialised skills and be part of a unique aquaculture operation?
Join our team as a Full Time 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 prospect for someone looking to build a long-term career in aquaculture while gaining valuable skills in animal husbandry, hatchery operations and sustainable food production.Why Join Us?
Permanent full-time opportunity offering stability and long-term career growthWork in a unique and specialised aquaculture environmentFull training provided with opportunities to develop technical and operational skillsBe part of a passionate, supportive and close-knit teamCareer progression opportunities across Tassal's national aquaculture operationsAccess to Maxxia Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing and Employee 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: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, farming 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 environment.Whether you're looking to start a career in aquaculture or build on existing farming, animal care or science experience, this role offers the opportunity to develop valuable technical skills while contributing to sustainable food production.
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