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 an experienced and dedicated Senior Hatchery Technician to join our team at our prawn farm in Mission Beach. This role is critical in overseeing the commercial production of high-quality post-larvae, driving efficiency, and ensuring the highest standards of operation.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational planning and leadership of the hatchery team, ensuring all safety and biosecurity protocols are strictly implemented. Your expertise will contribute to optimising hatchery performance, implementing innovative technologies, and maximising product quality and profitability.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day commercial production of post-larvae, including animal husbandry, water quality management, feeding regimes, and system maintenance.
Uphold and enforce stringent safety and biosecurity protocols.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
Track and analyse production metrics and system performance to ensure optimal outcomes and support data-driven decision-making.
Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational challenges, escalating critical issues in a timely manner.
Assist in planning daily operations, refining standard operating procedures, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Ensure all activities adhere to workplace health and safety standards, aquaculture regulations, and company policies.

Role Requirements:

Proven background in aquaculture, preferably within a hatchery or broodstock production environment.
Strong understanding of animal husbandry, water quality management, and biosecurity best practices.
Deep understanding of protocols for water filtration systems and RAS systems operations.
Demonstrated leadership capability with experience in training, developing, and guiding a team.
Meticulous attention to detail with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.
Strong problem-solving aptitude and the ability to prioritise and make decisive decisions.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with computers or has intermediate computer literacy
A qualification in Aquaculture, Marine Biology, or a related field is advantageous but not essential.
Full working rights in Australia.

Role offerings:

A key leadership role within a leading Australian aquaculture company..
A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values teamwork, innovation, and sustainability.
Competitive salary.
Permanent & full-time role.
Birthday leave.
Ongoing career development opportunities.
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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