Aquaculture / Fisheries Technician

Recruitment Innovations Pty Ltd - Griffith, NSW
JOB DESCRIPTION
Murray Cod are currently looking to recruit an experienced Aquaculture / Fisheries Technician to join their team in Stanbridge and Griffith NSW.
The successful candidate will need to undertake and possess:
- Load Auto Feeders / retrieve wasted feed and mortalities.
- Lift and Clean Nets
- Assist with harvest operations
- Conduct health checks, identify health issues (use of microscope) and treat ponds for parasite eradication.
- Perform water quality sampling / testing and interpret results.
- Carry out general housekeeping and maintenance on machinery, equipment and sites.
- Identify abnormal fish behaviour
- Maintain accurate data records in software (feed rates / mortality / treatments)
- Dispose of sick / injured fish in a humane manner.
- Move, grade, weigh fish.
- Conduct post - mortem and identify abnormalities
- Perform other duties as required.
Skills and Abilities
- Trade certificate or equivalent
- 2-3 years experience in a similar role
- Ability to work in team environment
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to perform manual work outside in all weather conditions
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Good observation and communication skills
Salary range is $70,000 - $85,000pa commensurate with experience
Fulltime positions available.
Applications open 7th of June 2024 and close 7th of July 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Click apply now if you're interested.
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