Hatchery Technician - Hatchery Ops Team 1

The role:

Join our team as a casual Hatchery Technician at our Proserpine Prawn Hatchery. You’ll play a vital role in breeding and growing tiger prawns, ensuring the health and sustainability of our broodstocks and delivering high-quality post-larvae to our farms. This is a hands-on role that combines animal husbandry, technical skills, and a commitment to sustainability. With a flexible roster, you’ll enjoy a fantastic work/life balance while contributing to a thriving aquaculture operation.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare feed and perform daily feeding routines to support optimal prawn growth.
• Conduct routine health checks using microscopy and visual observation. Identify, diagnose, and escalate any health issues promptly.
• Sample and test water quality using meters and probes to maintain ideal conditions for prawn growth.
• Accurately document hatchery activities, including larval production and water quality data, using iPads and computers.
• Implement and maintain biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks, including disinfection and cleaning of tanks and equipment.
• Monitor prawn health and behaviour, escalating any concerns to ensure timely resolution.

Role requirements:

• Aquaculture or agriculture experience is highly desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided.
• This is a physically demanding role. Successful applicants will need to pass a health and fitness test prior to starting.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for sustainable aquaculture.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• The legal right to work in Australia.

Role offerings:

• A flexible roster that allows you to enjoy the stunning natural beauty and lifestyle of Far North Queensland
• Work with a supportive, passionate, and collaborative team
• 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

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 Izzy at [email protected]