Tassal
Farm Attendant – Central
Full Job Description
We believe in playing our part – as an Australian leader in aquaculture and leading seafood brand – to ensure a prosperous, healthy planet for future generations. Every day, we proudly play our role in the global production of responsibly farmed salmon and prawns that enables us to make a valuable contribution to feeding Australians and the world.
With over 35 years’ experience, we are industry leaders, innovators, safe and diligent producers and first and foremost, we are responsible farmers who prioritise our people, their safety and their communities. Tassal has a long history of supporting local organisations and is committed to supporting groups that foster and enhance the engagement and connectivity of the communities where they operate.
We love the seafood, but we really love people. They are our heartbeat. Our communities form our heartland.
About the job
Being a Farm Attendant on our Central Operations crew involves supporting the bathing process alongside the Aqua Spa – Tassal’s Well boat. The main tasks involve a wide variety of physical tasks on the water, including rigging checks, monitoring of fish behaviour, maintenance on feed equipment and pens. This is a full-time family friendly 7/7 roster.
The hands-on position will cover:
- Rope tying;
- Stock protection rigging;
- Fish care;
- Environmental protection practices;
- Inputting nets; and
- General labouring duties on the water.
Benefits for you
- 7/7 Roster for work life balance; (That’s 1 week on, 1 week off!!)
- 11.4 hours per day;
- Based at Dover, you will also have the opportunity to work out of various Marine Operational sites;
- Beautiful locations, working on the water;
- 5 weeks annual leave per year;
- Hourly rates starting from $33.31 per hour;
- Discounted private health insurance;
- Heavily discounted seafood though our Salmon Shop & Truck;
- Free, confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance program; and
- Free Annual Flu Vaccinations (if you want).
About you
If you love being outdoors and working on water, this is the role for you!
To be successful in this role you will need to:
- Be physically fit and strong;
- Be enthusiastic, positive and a reliable team player;
- Have experience working on the water;
- Have the right to work full time in Australia; and
- Have a Coxswain ticket
About us:
- Health insurance
To apply for this job please visit au.indeed.com.