Job Role
The role of the Aquaculture Technician involves maintaining animal health and ensuring optimal conditions for prawn growth at our Proserpine Prawn Farm. The successful candidate will be responsible for daily pond monitoring, checking prawn health, water quality, and aeration systems.
Aquaculture/farming experience is advantageous but not essential. However, a strong attention to detail and capability to identify potential issues early are crucial for this position.
The ideal candidate will be physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions, with basic technology skills and ability to work 6pm-6am on a 7/7 roster. A positive attitude and team player mindset are also necessary.
Responsibilities and Requirements
* Responsibilities:
o Conduct daily pond monitoring
o Check prawn health, water quality, and aeration systems
o Follow all safety protocols and procedures
o Use digital systems (iPad) to record data and complete tasks
o Support the team with general farm operations as required
* Requirements:
o Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions
o Strong attention to detail and capable of identifying potential issues early
o Reliable and safety-conscious
o Basic technology skills – comfortable using iPads
o Aquaculture/farming experience advantageous but not essential
o Ability to work 6pm-6am on a 7/7 roster
o Team player with positive attitude
o Hold a driver's license and have reliable transport to site
o Full working rights in Australia