Technician (Aquaculture)

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Primary Industries Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

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.

Visit to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/657721/25Closing Date: Monday, 15 September 2025

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