Aquaculture Technician- Farm Operations

At Tassal Group, we are dedicated to “Sustainably Feeding Tomorrow.”

With over 35 years of aquaculture experience, we focus on providing healthy, sustainable, and nutritious food, including salmon, prawn, and barramundi. We are committed to producing accessible food, supporting communities, and delivering strong economic results, all while prioritising sustainability to ensure a prosperous, healthy planet for future generations.

The Role

Join Tassal in Proserpine as a Paddlewheel Technician and take ownership of maintaining and servicing the aeration systems for our prawn farm. This is a hands-on role where you will be the backbone of our pond health, ensuring our paddlewheels operate at peak efficiency to keep our prawns thriving.

Based in a stunning location halfway between Airlie Beach and Bowen, you’ll enjoy a lifestyle roster (2/2/3) that gives you plenty of time to explore the beautiful Whitsundays.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract position running until the end of March 2026.

What You’ll Do

Keep paddlewheels running smoothly to ensure efficient aeration and oxygen flow for our prawns.Complete, monitor, and report on paddlewheel inspections in line with strict procedures.Regularly clean paddlewheels to meet operational standards and maintain water quality.Follow all safety regulations and procedures while completing tasks.Assist with additional farm duties as required to support the broader aquaculture team.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for someone who is mechanically minded, physically fit, and comfortable working outdoors in and around water. To succeed in this role, you will need:

Ability to lift heavy objects and work in/around water environments.Aquaculture or agriculture experience is highly desirable, but if you have a good work ethic and a knack for fixing things, we want to hear from you!Basic tech skills (tasks are assigned via iPad).Valid Australian driver’s licence (essential).Current rights to work in Australia.Successful completion of pre-employment medical and drug screening.

Why Tassal?

Our seafood isn’t the only thing that’s growing! Be a part of our innovative aquaculture team and grow your career with Australia’s leading prawn producer.

Employee Assistance Program to ensure you and your family’s mental health stays on track.Access to LinkedIn Learning with 1000’s of courses to choose from.Great discounts on Helly Hansen clothing to keep you comfortable on the job.

Company Culture

Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do it safely.

We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.

If you have any questions, please email Jeff at ******@tassal.com.au