Aquaculture Nursery Supervisor

Humpty Doo Barramundi is Australia's largest Barramundi farm. This 100% family owned and operated farm is located in tropical Darwin in the Northern Territory, where it is summer everyday. HDB 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 Nursery Supervisors, to join our team for day to day running of our aquaculture nurseries that support HDB’s farming operations. The successful individual will have demonstrated experience in Aquaculture for commercial food production.

If you enjoy a challenge and want to work with real people who are passionate about what they do, then HDB is the work place you are looking for. Our company is values based and exercises a care culture, which allows our team to strive for excellence making HDB a preferred employer and industry leader.

Aquaculture Nursery Supervisor Responsibilities

• Fish Feeding, adjustment, and data analysis
• Data collection and reporting to Manager
• Operation scheduling and planning
• Observational checks on fish behaviour and health
• Equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Maintenance and optimization of RAS System 
• Water quality monitoring, maintenance, and analysis
• Fish Grading and Movement / Transportation
• Fish Sampling and Monitoring fish performance
• Inventory stock takes
• Meet KPI targets for the nursery

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant qualifications and or experience in Aquaculture or Science related field (certificate, diploma, or degree)
• Experience in hatchery & nursery are highly desirable (RAS system)
• Leadership experience in a production role and meet KPI targets
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Works with people from different countries, language, and culture
• Awareness and attention to details  
• Organized, efficient, proactive, and positive attitude 
• Reliable and flexible in working days and long hours (12 hours shift and weekend work)
• Must have current manual driver’s license and own reliable transport
• First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain 

This position is immediate start for suitable applicants

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 further information on this position 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.

If you don’t have the experience required for this position but are interested in Aquaculture, we have entry level positions and welcome expressions of interest.