Description:
Coral Coast Barramundi is an industry leader in Barramundi Aquaculture located in Bowen in the beautiful Whitsundays .
CCB is a fully integrated Barramundi farm with our own breeding facility, Hatchery and Nursery facilities, Growout raceway system and HACCP approved Processing facility.
We require an experienced Aquaculture Leading Hand to join our team . The suitable candidate will be an experienced aquaculture technician, with 2+ years’ experience in fish or prawn aquaculture, and have the ability to lead a small team. Staff will undertake day to day activities within the farm environment and will be trained and educated on a wide variety of the farm processes.
Duties and responsibilities that accompany this position:
- Assist in Daily Planning, Staff Supervision and Management of Production systems
- Ensure safe systems of work are adhered to
- Staff training and training logs
- Broodstock Handling and Daily Care
- Live Feeds production
- Larval Rearing
- Hatchery Control Systems Monitoring and On-Call Response
- Fish Feeding
- Fish Handling and Grading
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Tank and system cleaning and maintenance
- Parasite checks and treatments
- Updating and recording of daily sheets (Microsoft Excel)
- Research and Development Projects
Qualifications and experience in Aquaculture (i.e. Fish Handling, Larval Rearing and Live Feeds production) are desired . The position includes other hands on farm duties and maintenance, so hands on experience in the use of power tools, forklifts and problem solving is also looked upon favorably.
Specific Position Requirements:
- Current Drivers License
- Current Construction White Card*
- Current First Aid Certificate*
- Current Forklift License*
- *Or must be obtained after starting work, which we will arrange for you (at the candidate's expense)
We are seeking a keen, hard working and outdoor loving personality. The location of this position will attract a candidate that loves the outdoor lifestyle, especially the marine environment with outstanding fishing and diving on offer in the area. There are lifestyle roster options for suitable candidates.
There is significant room for personal development and promotion within this company for dedicated employees.
Onsite accommodation is available to the right candidates.
Please forward all resumes with a detailed cover letter through the Seek website.
Applications close 3rd March 2025.
www.coralcoastbarra.com.au