**Job no**: 493473
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Dover
**Categories**: On-water Marine Farm, Management
We are seeking a dedicated Fish Health Manager to oversee the health, welfare, and biosecurity of fish populations across the Southern region. This is an exciting career prospect for an individual with a background in fish health or performance!
**The role**
The Fish Health Manager is a crucial position that will take a proactive approach leading surveillance and investigative activities alongside the Fish Health Technicians. Responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring fish health and disease status through daily reviews of mortality trends, feed behaviour and gill check results.
- Investigating instances of elevated mortality, unusual fish behaviour, and classification errors, ensuring full investigations of Mortality Notifications and implementing management strategies.
- Developing and executing a weekly Gill Check Plan and participating in Bath Planning Meetings to minimise AGD impacts on fish welfare.
- Upholding Huon's Veterinary Health Plan by ensuring compliance, training, and reporting non-compliance issues
- Performing routine algae and jellyfish sampling, tracking environmental trends, and advising on jellyfish mitigation strategies
- Collaborating with Sustainability, IT, and Fish Performance teams to improve fish health monitoring and data reporting.
**About you**
With a strong background in fish health, performance, or related sciences, your expertise includes:
- Tertiary qualifications in science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- A strong understanding of fish biology, water chemistry, and production cycles.
- Proven ability to manage small teams and projects to achieve key outcomes.
- A positive work ethic, effective written and verbal communication, and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
**Huon benefits**
- Discounted gym membership with our partners.
- Discounted health insurance with our partners.
- Discounted products.
- Access to novated leases through our partners.
- The opportunity to develop professionally and progress your career.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applications will close by 9am Tuesday, 27 May 2025.
**Advertised**: 13 May 2025 Tasmania Standard Time
**Applications close**: 27 May 2025 Tasmania Standard Time