Farm Attendant - Strahan

Are you located on the west of Tasmania, enjoy working hard and looking for an exciting career opportunity within aquaculture? Huon has a fantastic opportunity for a Farm Attendant to join the team at our Strahan site.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Zone Manager, you will assist in all aspects of Zone operations including the day-to-day husbandry of salmon and maintaining the health and safety of stock. You will:

• Assist with all net, pen and mooring setups and maintenance.
• Assist with smolt intake, grading, and the preparation of fish for harvest.
• Monitor and report all predator activity.
• Ensure marine sites and shore base are kept to a high standard of cleanliness.

Located at our Strahan site, this is a full-time opportunity operating on a 4/3 roster Monday to Thursday.

ABOUT STRAHAN

Located on the West Coast of Tasmania, our expansive Strahan farm is based at Macquarie Harbour and is home to some of the best sunsets you will see – the perfect spot for those who love the outdoors.

ABOUT YOU

• You have effective time management and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• You have experience working safely in a dynamic environment, identifying risks, and taking appropriate action.
• You are an excellent communicator with the ability to build strong relationships within a team.
• You have a keen eye for detail and a proactive focus on continually looking to improve processes.

QUALIFICATIONS & LICENCES

• A current and valid driver’s licence.
• A coxwains licence is desirable.
• A certificate III in Aquaculture is desirable.

HUON BENEFITS

As part of the Huon family, you will receive:

• Discounted products.
• Discounted health insurance with selected providers.
• Employee Assistance Program.

ABOUT HUON AQUACULTURE

We employ over 1,000 talented individuals across Australia and are proudly recognised as a Tasmanian employer of choice with a strong focus on quality, innovation and providing career growth and opportunities for our people. It takes a rare kind to be the very best. At Huon, our people share this special quality. We strive for excellence in everything we do.

We are the only producer of RSPCA approved salmon, selling our Salmon globally and leading the way in innovative farming technologies.

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU

Don’t delay! We run agile recruitment processes and will engage with suitable candidates as soon as we have reviewed applications. Applications close: Friday 26 January 2024.

Preferred candidates are subject to a pre-employment health assessment.

Apply online and learn more about our offerings – www.huonaqua.com.au/careers