Wildlife Prawn Farm Specialist

1 week ago

Proserpine, Australia beBeeWildlife Full time $98,765 - $123,456

Safeguarding our aquaculture operations requires a highly skilled and dedicated individual to manage predatory wildlife. As a Wildlife Officer, you will play a vital role in maintaining the health and productivity of our prawn farm.

About the Role

As a Wildlife Officer, your primary responsibility will be to safely and responsibly operate firearms and animal trapping devices to protect our stock from predators. You will conduct regular pond inspections to monitor prawn health, water quality, and potential contaminants. Additionally, you will report and escalate significant wildlife threats to relevant team members and maintain accurate records and submit weekly reports on wildlife activity and control measures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Safely and responsibly operate firearms and animal trapping devices to minimize risks to personnel, equipment, and stock.
  • Conduct regular pond inspections to monitor prawn health, water quality, and potential contaminants.
  • Report and escalate significant wildlife threats to relevant team members.
  • Maintain accurate records and submit weekly reports on wildlife activity and control measures.
Requirements
  • Current and valid firearms and animal trapping licenses (essential).
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Basic tech proficiency (iPad use for reporting).
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Legal right to work in Australia.
  • Satisfactory National Police Check (required prior to appointment).
Benefits
  • Full-time contract position until end of March 2026.
  • Competitive hourly rate with an additional $360 per fortnight (pro-rata) prawn farming allowance.
  • 2/2/3 roster with a long weekend every second week.
  • Access to Maxxia Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Rewards programme.
  • Workplace health and wellbeing support for you and your family.
Our Culture

We are passionate about our business values and harnessing our 'can do - safely' culture with purpose and intent. We encourage a positive attitude and willingness to learn, and we value our employees as essential contributors to our success.

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