Harvest Operator

At Tassal Group, we are dedicated to "Sustainably Feeding Tomorrow."

With over 35 years of aquaculture experience, we focus on providing healthy, sustainable, and nutritious food, including salmon, prawn, and barramundi. We are committed to producing accessible food, supporting communities, and delivering strong economic results, all while prioritising sustainability to ensure a prosperous, healthy planet for future generations.

The role:

Join our dynamic team as a Permanent Full-Time Harvest Operator and play a vital role in our aquaculture operations. Based on our prawn farm in the stunning region between Airlie Beach and Bowen, you will be responsible for the efficient and safe harvesting of our product using a variety of heavy machinery. This is a diverse role where no two days are the same; outside of the core harvest periods, you will contribute to essential farm maintenance and civil works, ensuring the ongoing success and upkeep of our facilities.

You will enjoy a fantastic work/life balance with a roster that adapts to the season: from May to December, work a 10.5-hour day on a 4/3 roster (four days on, three days off), and from December to May, transition to a standard Monday-Friday week with 8.5-hour shifts.

Please note that during the peak season (November and December), this role will require some travel and work at our farm in Mission Beach.

Responsibilities:

• Operate a wide range of heavy machinery including backhoes, excavators, skid steers, trucks, Moxys, graders, and tractors to efficiently harvest prawns.
• Complete all tasks with an unwavering commitment to safety, strictly adhering to all company safety regulations and procedures.
• Deliver on a variety of general farm and civil works needs, including but not limited to roadworks, groundskeeping, seaweed harvesting, waste pile removal, and truck driving.
• Collaborate effectively as a key member of a great team to achieve daily operational goals.
• Utilise an iPad to receive and manage job instructions and tasks.

Role requirements:

• Proven competence and a valid ticket/licence in operating a backhoe or excavator (essential).
• A reliable, can-do attitude and a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• A valid standard car (Class C) driver's licence is required; a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience operating heavy machinery in various conditions.
• For tractor operation, proven skill in towing long trailers in tight, confined areas.
• Basic technology skills to proficiently use an iPad for work instructions.
• The physical ability to work in all weather conditions, including rain.
• Availability to work some weekends throughout the season and for travel to Mission Beach during the peak period (November and December).
• Legal right to work in Australia.
• Aquaculture or agriculture experience is highly desirable.

Role offerings:

• A competitive salary + Earn an extra $360 per fortnight from our prawn farming allowance.
• Ongoing opportunities for training and career progression within the company.
• A seasonal roster designed to provide you with ample personal time in a beautiful location.
• Work alongside a supportive and collaborative team.
• Access to Maxxia Rewards, offering discounts at a wide range of retailers, entertainment venues, and restaurants.
• Access to Workplace, Health and Wellbeing Support for you and your family, covering personal challenges, mental health, grief, separation, and financial wellbeing.

Company culture:

Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do it safely.

We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.

If you have any questions, please email Jeff