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 opportunity 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 family
What You'll Be Doing
You'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 maintained
We'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 rights
Experience 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.
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 Georgina at Talent@tassal.com.au