Prawn Farming Specialist

3 weeks ago


Proserpine, Australia Tassal Full time

As a Prawn Farming Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal health and growth of our Australian black tiger prawns. This involves working in our Hatchery to breed and care for the prawns, ensuring that they receive the best possible care and conditions to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Feeding prawns: Routine feeding of our prawns to ensure they receive the necessary nutrients for growth and health.
  • Prawn Health duties: Routine overview and sampling of Prawn Health, identifying and diagnosing any issues that may arise and taking prompt action to resolve them.
  • Checking water quality: Regular water quality sampling and testing to ensure that the water conditions are suitable for the prawns.
  • Disinfection of equipment: Ensuring that all Health equipment and instruments are cleaned and calibrated to maintain the highest standards of quality and accuracy.
  • General animal husbandry: Routine overview of animal husbandry and health, escalating any potential issues in a timely manner.

What We Offer:

  • Hourly rates of $32-$34 per hour
  • 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.

About Us:

We are a company that values our people and is passionate about delivering high-quality, healthy, and sustainable products to our consumers. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, defining us and guiding our commitment, attitude, and how we work. We achieve together, own it, and can do safely.



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