Aquaculture Technician - Farmer

Our Aquaculture farmers are imperative to our business, ensuring we have optimal health and quality of our product on a day-to-day basis. You will enjoy working in an outdoor environment in this hands-on role, on one of our production farms in the Griffith/Leeton region, on a full-time basis.Roles and responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and coordinating the operation of a production (growout) to produce Murray Cod while taking into account environmental and market factors
• Adhere and work towards best business practices
• Identifying and controlling toxins and diseases
• Monitoring stock growth rates to determine when to harvest and further assist with live harvest
• Assist with the transportation of Murray Cod to new tanks, ponds, cages and floating net pens
• Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly (general Animal husbandry)
• Managing operational budgets associated to the production site.
• May be required to assist with the training and supervision of junior staff

Preferred Skills

• Strong work ethic with an attention to detail
• Ability to perform manual work (Physically Fit)
• Good observation and communication skills
• Experience within the aquaculture industry

Qualification / License:

• Driver's license
• ChemCert
• Forklift license
• Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Aquaculture.

We are structured to provide adequate training and support to allow the successful candidate to establish themselves and then perform strongly going forward.You are able to contact us via the details below if you would like to know more about the role prior to submitting an application.The successful applicant must be wiling to complete a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol test and a swimming assessment.Our business is progressive and understands the value of good staff so we are prepared to offer a competitive salary of $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 pending on experience Please submit a cover letter with resume and references to hr@aquna.com or phone Matt on 0438 184 643.