Aquaculture Farm Attendant

Petuna is seeking an Aquaculture Attendant to join the team at our Aquaculture Farm located in Macquarie Harbour at Strahan, Tasmania.

Petuna

Petuna has evolved from a highly successful fishing operation founded by Peter and Una Rockliff in 1949 into a leading aquaculture company that grows, harvests and processes premium salmonids, for sale to wholesale and retail markets. With operations including a state-of-the-art hatchery in Cressy, two expansive Aquaculture Farms in Macquarie Harbour and Rowella, and a cutting-edge production processing plant in Devonport, you'll be at the forefront of our commitment to excellence.

At Petuna, we value our employees as essential contributors to our continued success. When you join our team, you become part of a community that embraces innovation, sustainability, and a shared commitment to excellence.

If you're passionate about aquaculture, seek a dynamic work environment, and want to be part of a company with a rich history and an exciting future, Petuna welcomes you to explore career opportunities with us.

Operations Team

Petuna is seeking an Aquaculture Attendant to join our operations team on a full-time or part-time basis. This position is situated at our Aquaculture Farm at Strahan, Tasmania.

Aquaculture Farm employees work on a range of operational duties associated with the day to day running of the farm including the promotion of excellent fish health, welfare and security and ensuring fish are optimally fed. 

The successful candidate will join a highly motivated and professional team. The roster pattern will comprise of 8 days on shift and 6 full days off per fortnight. Drive in and drive out arrangements are suitable. Locals living on the West Coast are also encouraged to apply.

Duties

Reporting to the Operations Manager, key duties and responsibilities for the role include:

• Compliance with all safety procedures and protocols.
• Be an effective part of a team with a strong work ethic.
• Understand and follow all farm strategies, procedures and protocols.
• Operate ROV and surface net cleaning machinery.
• Assist with harvesting operations, net construction and fish health, activities.
• Ensure all farm equipment is handled / operated correctly to optimise equipment use and the security of fish.
• Correctly record required information.
• Assist in the control and monitoring of all issues related to air and seaborne predators.

Qualifications Required

• Cert III in Aquaculture or previous experience in finfish farming (or a related field) will be highly regarded.
• A forklift licence, coxswains and/or first aid certificate will be highly regarded.
• Be physically fit, capable for labour work and committed to working outdoors.
• Have a can-do attitude and take pride in completing tasks to a high standard.
• Current Right to work in Australia.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to safety for self and fellow team members.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and current resume together with a copy of your SSBA dive licence/qualification. If you are on a working visa, please also provide a current VEVO.

For further information or questions, please send an email to ************@petuna.com.