Prawn Farming Operations Specialist

3 days ago


Proserpine, Australia Tassal Group Full time

About Tassal Group:

We are a leading aquaculture company in Australia, dedicated to sustainable prawn farming practices. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality products while ensuring the safety of our employees and the environment.

What We Offer:

In this role as a Prawn Farming Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for operating machinery to harvest prawns from our aquaculture ponds to our processing facilities. Your primary focus will be on maintaining a safe and productive work environment while delivering high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate machinery such as backhoes, excavators, skid steers, moxies, graders, tractors, and trucks to extract and transport prawns from our aquaculture ponds.
  • Maintain a safe and productive work environment by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
  • Perform general tasks such as waste pile removal, roadworks, firebreaks, groundskeeping, seaweed harvesting, and truck driving as required.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

A backhoe or excavator licence. Basic technology skills and experience using an iPad. Aquaculture/agriculture experience is highly desirable but not essential. A Heavy Rigid Licence (desirable).

Benefits:

  • Earn an extra $360 per fortnight from our prawn farming allowance.
  • Ongoing career development opportunities.
  • Amazing work / life balance.
  • Work with a great team.
  • Access to Maxxia Rewards – an online app where you can purchase discounted movie tickets, Red Balloon Vouchers, get discount at many entertainment venues and restaurants, plus more.
  • Access to Workplace, Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and your family including but not limited to Personal Challenges, Mental Health, Grief, Separation or Financial challenges.

Location:

Nestled amidst the picturesque Whitsundays, our Proserpine Prawn Farm offers a unique opportunity for those who want to work in a beautiful setting. Located halfway between Airlie Beach and Bowen, this role provides a stunning backdrop for your daily commute.

Estimated Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year



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