Aquaculture Fish Health Technician

Humpty Doo Barramundi is Australia's largest Barramundi farm. This 100% family owned and operated farm is located halfway between Darwin and Kakadu National Park and prides itself on growing a premium saltwater Barramundi for Australia's retail and food service.

Our mission is to responsibly produce beautiful Australian Barramundi while demonstrating our genuine care for and commitment to our people, fish, environment and partners.

We are currently seeking Aquaculture Fish Health Technicians, to join our team for the day to day running of HDB’s farming operation. During your employment we will train and educate you in a diverse range of skills related to Aquaculture and Barramundi farming.  

Aquaculture Fish Health Technicians Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Monitor the health of fish and conducting regular check-ups on fish farm wide
• Fish health surveillance program
• Water quality testing and management
• Monitor microalgae by classifying and quantifying
• Laboratory skills
• Monitoring and count of bacteria
• Identify and isolate disease agents in both regular and sick fish
• Preparation of samples to be sent to third-party testing
• Oversee farm biosecurity and sanitary control         

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant qualifications and or experience in Aquaculture, Agriculture, Horticulture or Science related field (certificate, diploma or degree)  
• Must have current drivers license
• Own reliable transport
• High attention to detail and willingness to learn

Fish Health Technicians are involved in hands-on work where you will be required to carry out a wide range of duties that will include, handling fish of all sizes, Fish Necropsy, Sample collection of fish and water for analyses, Using the microscope for a range or fish and algae checks, working using aseptic techniques, upholding a high standard of biosecurity. 

We are seeking passionate, hardworking, positive people who thrive on a challenge and are comfortable working indoors and outdoors in all seasons. You must be comfortable in and around water. A high level of physical fitness is required as the fish farming environment can be physically demanding. 

This position is immediate start for suitable candidates. If you don’t have the experience required for these positions but are interested in Aquaculture, we have entry level positions and welcome expressions of interest.

Locals are strongly encouraged to apply

HDB is an equal opportunity employer and if you have the skills, we have opportunity for you.

To be considered for these positions apply through SEEK by submitting a resume and cover letter detailing your experience in Aquaculture. 

For more information about this position or other advertised positions please email employment@hdbarra.com.au

Please Note: “Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted” in the event you are not shortlisted we thank you for your application.