Hatchery Manager (Aquaculture Farmer)

Pacific Reef Tigers is one of Australia’s largest prawn farming operations, with new investment committed to significant capital spends in infrastructure and technology to drive business growth.Located in the beautiful Burdekin District and adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, our location provides a lifestyle with easy access to major regional cities, gateways to the Great Barrier Reef and access to some of Australia’s pristine tropical coastlines.We are currently recruiting a highly skilled, values driven Hatchery Manager/ Aquaculture Farmer to support our business.Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 + SuperannuationThe Hatchery Manager/ Aquaculture Farmer plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise prawns and other aquatic stock, including but not limited to:

• monitoring hatchery performance and ensure processes and governance obligations are maintained across the site
• planning and coordinating the operation of hatchery operations taking into account environmental and market factors
• coordinating and overseeing strategies to monitor the environment to maintain optimal growing conditions, minimise the impact of operations on the environment and manage biosecurity and other risks
• coordinating and overseeing strategies to monitor and maintain the health, welfare and condition of aquatic stock
• overseeing and undertaking breeding, feeding and nutrition programs
• overseeing transportation of aquatic stock to new tanks, ponds and pens
• directing and overseeing general hatchery activities including the provision and maintenance of hatchery infrastructure and equipment
• organising the purchase and transportation of aquatic stock
• maintaining and evaluating records of hatchery activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
• overseeing data collection and analysis and hatchery technology systems
• managing business capital including forecasting, planning and budget management
• selecting, training and supervising staff and contractors
• actively apply problem solving skills with the ability to achieve strategic, creative, effective and efficient solutions to challenges and changes
• actively support a culture of sustainability by participating and implementing organisational initiatives
• providing oversight of, and assistance to, domestication programs and trials
• leading the hatchery team (including contractors) to ensure optimized performance and efficiencies
• working with the Maintenance Manager, ensure appropriate maintenance schedules are in place for plant and equipment as deemed necessary by respective specifications and good industry practice

Pacific Reef Fisheries operates a flat organisational structure and as such supervisors and managers are expected to contribute to day-to-day tasking as required. The role requires an individual who can lead from the front and is not scared to “roll up their sleeves” to ensure that production is deliveredAbout You:

• Bachelor degree in Aquaculture or relevant discipline
• Minimum of 5 years full time relevant experience working knowledge of a prawn/shrimp hatchery
• You must hold a current manual drivers licence
• Specific experience with Penaeus monodon is preferred but other species such as L Vannamei and F. merguensis or F. indicus are acceptable.
• Demonstrated progression of management & supervisory roles within an aquaculture setting.
• Commitment to Safe work practices
• Resilience and commitment to work through obstacles to pursue organisational outcomes
• Collaborative and able to work with others to achieve a common goal

Summary of role requirements:

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 17 June 2024
• Expected salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year