Farm Job Vacancies

At Australia’s Oyster Coast, we believe oysters are the unsung heroes of the sea. With phenomenal health benefits, positive impacts on the environment, and quite simply, a fine food shared between friends – we’re committed to continually improving our farm to fork operations to provide consistently better oysters to the Australian market and beyond.

We are currently seeking candidates with a connection to the marine environment that have hands-on skills.

Your duties will include:

Land-based activities

• Grading, preparation of oysters for market/transport.
• Stripping slats.
• Loading/unloading oyster punts.
• Packing, constructing baskets and oyster racking.
• Operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Facility maintenance and cleaning.

On-water activities

• Cultivating, seeding and harvesting oysters.
• Aquaculture & oyster husbandry.
• Maintaining oyster leases, baskets and other infrastructure.
• Vessel handling, maintenance and deck duties.

Attributes required:

• You will need to work autonomously & within a team environment, show initiative and have strong communication skills.
• Driver, boat & forklift licences preferred.
• Marine or other farming experience desirable.

WE OFFER

• Attractive remuneration – $43,000 to $65,000 plus superannuation depending on experience.
• Conversion to fulltime after successfully completing your probationary period.
• Opportunity for career development – onsite training with opportunities to complete a Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) and/or a Certificate III in Aquaculture.
• Opportunity to work with a close-knit collaborative team in a dynamic and expanding vertically integrated Australian oyster business.