At Tassal Group, we are dedicated to “Sustainably Feeding Tomorrow.”

With over 35 years of aquaculture experience, we focus on providing healthy, sustainable, and nutritious food, including salmon, prawn, and barramundi. We are committed to producing accessible food, supporting communities, and delivering strong economic results, all while prioritising sustainability to ensure a prosperous, healthy planet for future generations.

The Role:

Tassal is seeking a Hatchery Technician to join our Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) Facility at our prawn farm in Proserpine. This role is essential in supporting the production of high-quality, disease-free broodstock as part of our P. monodon (Black Tiger Prawn) breeding program.

Working a 4/3 roster (40 hours per week, 10-hour shifts), you’ll assist in maintaining optimal hatchery operations under the guidance of the SPF Manager and Senior Technicians, ensuring strict biosecurity compliance and contributing to the success of our domestication program. This is a hands-on role that combines animal husbandry, technical skills, and a commitment to sustainable aquaculture.

Responsibilities:

Follow strict biosecurity protocols, including disinfection procedures and facility hygiene, to prevent disease outbreaks.
Assist in daily tasks including feeding regimes, health monitoring, and general care of prawns to ensure optimal growth and wellbeing.
Conduct routine water testing and system checks to maintain ideal conditions for prawn health.
Accurately document hatchery activities, including water quality, feed logs, and animal health observations.
Assist in the upkeep of hatchery infrastructure, tanks, and filtration systems.
Work closely with senior technicians and manager to troubleshoot issues and improve operational efficiency.
Adhere to workplace health and safety policies, aquaculture regulations, and company procedures.

Role Requirements:

Previous work in aquaculture, agriculture, or a related field is desirable but not essential—full training will be provided.
Willingness to learn water quality testing, microscopy, and basic hatchery operations.
Ability to follow procedures meticulously and identify potential health or system issues.
Capable of performing manual tasks in a physically demanding environment.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and a collaborative attitude.
Interest in aquaculture, animal health, and environmental responsibility.
Full working rights in Australia.

Role offerings:

4/3 roster - 40 hours per week (10-hour shifts) for a balanced work-life schedule.
The opportunity to work on a groundbreaking programme in Black Tiger Prawn domestication and breeding.
A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values teamwork, innovation, and sustainability, within a leading Australian aquaculture company.
Huge potential for career development and progression.
Access to Maxxia Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Rewards programme.
Workplace health and wellbeing support for you and your family.

Company culture:

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 it safely.

We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.

If you have any questions, please email Jeff at Talent@tassal.com.au

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