AddressPetuna is seeking casual Aquaculture Attendants to join our team for the upcoming smolt handfeeding and harvest season, located at our Aquaculture Farm located at Rowella.
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 casual Aquaculture Attendants to join our team for the upcoming smolt handfeeding and harvest season. This opportunity may result in ongoing work on a full-time and/or part-time basis.
The positions are situated at our Aquaculture Farm at Rowella, 35 minutes from Launceston. The Rowella Farm is unique in the Tasmanian Aquaculture industry as it utilises a steel cage platform with a fixed link to the shoreline enabling vehicular and pedestrian access.
The team work on a lifestyle friendly roster, commencing at 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Overtime and weekend work may be offered (at applicable penalty rates) from time to time.
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. 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.
