▷ (Urgent) Water Quality Technician

3 days ago

Cairns, Australia Kinsley Power Systems Full time

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, a leader in sustainable aquaculture, in the beautiful tropical location of Mission Beach. We are seeking a dedicated Water Quality Technician to play a vital role in our mission to produce high-quality, healthy prawns.

In this hands-on role, you will be the onsite expert for our innovative automatic water quality monitoring systems. You will report directly to the local Farm Manager for day-to-day operations and receive technical support from our centralised team in Proserpine. This position is crucial for supporting farm performance and requires a reliable, resilient individual committed to safety and excellence.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct daily water quality sampling and analysis, including microalgae and phytoplankton identification
- Operate, monitor, and maintain our cutting-edge automatic water quality monitoring systems.
- Monitor and interpret analytics, graphs, and system alarms via computer and iPad.
- Execute the farm's water quality strategy to optimise prawn health and growth.
- Maintain accurate records and reporting for water quality metrics.
- Uphold the highest standards of workplace health and safety at all times.
- Perform general farm duties and tasks as required to support site operations.

Role requirements:

- Commitment to working in a physically demanding prawn farming environment.
- Proficient computer and iPad skills for data monitoring and reporting.
- Reliable, resilient, and flexible with a strong commitment to safety.
- Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- A current driver’s licence (a forklift licence is highly advantageous).
- The ability to work a 5-day roster.
- The legal right to work in Australia.
- Preferred, but not essential: Experience in water quality, farming, or a technical field; knowledge of algal identification; Marine Biology qualifications.

Role offerings:

- A permanent, full-time role with a leading, sustainable aquaculture company.
- Competitive hourly rate with an additional $360 per fortnight (pro-rata) prawn farming allowance.
- Career development opportunities within the wider Tassal Group.
- A safe and inclusive workplace with an unwavering commitment to your wellbeing.

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 atTalent@tassal.com.au

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