Technician (Aquaculture)

**The oppotunity:
As our Technician (Aquaculture) in the Fisheries and Aquaculture RD&E team you will:

- Undertake all operational aspects of oyster hatchery production to a high standard, and maintain an exceptional level of hatchery hygiene.
- Monitor oyster broodstock, spat and larvae health and assess the stage of gonadal development and reproductive maturation.
- Undertake grading, sorting and larval density adjustments to determine optimal feeding requirements for maintaining optimal larval conditions.
- Establish and maintain all stages of microalgae production in an axenic environment and monitor and assess algal quality.
- Accurately plan to ensure that suitable strains and quantities of algae are produced before required and available as needed.
- Undertake trials using existing and novel approaches to maximise spat settlement conditions and outcomes for a range of oyster species.

What we are looking for:
There are some qualifications that we see as essential. You must possess:

- Minimum of a Diploma or Associate Diploma in Applied Science, Aquaculture, Fisheries Science or equivalent.
You must also have:

- A current 'C' class drivers licence.

You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problemsolving skills. More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our close-knit and connected team.

Why work for us?
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
- Work with passion and purpose.
- Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow.
- Enjoy interesting, diverse work.
- Follow your path wherever it leads.
- Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive.
- Be part of our one, diverse DPI.

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and help enrich Queensland's agricultural businesses.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/657721/25

Closing Date: Monday, 15 September 2025
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