Nursery Aquaculture Specialist

Are you passionate about working in aquaculture? We have a full-time, permanent position available as a Nursery Technician at our ocean-grown barramundi farm in Australia.

Cone Bay: You will be working on the beautiful island of Cone Bay in the remote coastlines of the Buccaneer Archipelago. We provide accommodation, a gym, and all meals on the island, and we provide transport from Broome to the island.

What does your week look like?

• Feeding barramundi: Perform daily basic tasks involved in Barramundi Nursery, including feed preparation and feeding.
• Fish Health Duties: Routine overview and sampling of fish health using basic microscopy and visual observation. Identify, diagnose, escalate and problem-solve all fish health issues that arise in a timely manner.
• Checking water quality: Water quality sampling and testing using different tools.
• Implement Biosecurity Protocols: Perform routine tasks to prevent disease outbreaks and maintain a healthy environment, including disinfection and cleaning nursery tanks and equipment.
• General animal husbandry: Routine overview of animal husbandry and health, escalating potential issues in a timely manner.

What can you bring?

• Aquaculture or Nursery / Hatchery experience
• Tertiary qualifications in aquaculture, marine science or marine biology (desirable)
• Coxswain ticket (desirable)
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-management, organisation and decision making skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, and alcohol and drug test.
• Rights to work full-time in Australia.

What's in for you?

• Accommodation and food provided during shifts on Cone Bay
• Discounted private health insurance with Bupa and St Lukes
• 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.

Who are we?

We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do safely. We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.