We believe in playing our part - as an Australian leader in aquaculture and leading seafood brand - to ensure a prosperous, healthy planet for future generations. Every day, we proudly play our role in the global production of responsibly farmed salmon and prawns that enables us to make a valuable contribution to feeding Australians and the world.
With over 35 years' experience, we are industry leaders, innovators, safe and diligent producers and first and foremost, we are responsible farmers who prioritise our people, their safety and their communities. Tassal has a long history of supporting local organisations and is committed to supporting groups that foster and enhance the engagement and connectivity of the communities where they operate.
**We love the seafood, but we really love people. They are our heartbeat. Our communities form our heartland.**
**About the job**
Being a Farm Attendant involves a wide variety of physical tasks on the water, including rigging checks, monitoring of fish behaviour, maintenance on feed equipment and pens, and preparing pens for bathing. This is a full-time role working either Monday - Friday or a 4/4 roster.
The position will cover:
- Rope tying;
- Fish care;
- Environment protection practices;
- General labouring duties on the water;
- Stock protection rigging; and
- Inputting nets.
**About you**
If you love being outdoors and working on the water, this is the role for you
To be successful in this role you will need to:
- Hold a current drivers license;
- Be physically fit and strong;
- Be a reliable team member;
- Enjoy being on the water (comfortable walking on pen collars);
- Have the right to work full-time in Australia;
- Coxswain ticket (would be great - not essential); and
- Successfully pass pre-employment medical and alcohol and drug test.
**Benefits for you**
- Working on the water at our beautiful Nubeena site;
- Hourly rates starting from $27.39 per hour;
- Discounted private health insurance;
- Heavily discounted seafood through our Salmon Shop & Truck;
- Free, confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance program; and
- Free Annual Flu Vaccinations (if desired).
**Applications close Wednesday, 12th April at 10.00 am