At Tassal Group, we are dedicated to "Sustainably Feeding Tomorrow."
With over 35 years of aquaculture experience, we focus on providing healthy, sustainable, and nutritious food, including salmon, prawn, and barramundi. We are committed to producing accessible food, supporting communities, and delivering strong economic results, all while prioritising sustainability to ensure a prosperous, healthy planet for future generations.
The role:
As a Wildlife Officer at our Proserpine prawn farm, you will play a crucial role in protecting our stock by effectively managing predatory wildlife.
Responsibilities:
Safely and responsibly operate firearms and animal trapping devices, prioritising environmental protection and minimising risks to personnel, equipment, and product. Conduct regular inspections of ponds, monitoring for any issues related to prawns, water quality, or introduced substances. Promptly escalate any significant predatory wildlife issues to appropriate personnel. Maintain accurate data records and generate weekly reports on wildlife activity and control measures. Provide support with other farm tasks as required. Role requirements:
Must hold current and valid licenses for operating firearms and animal trapping devices. A valid driver's licence. Basic technology skills, including the ability to use an iPad. A positive attitude and a willingness to learn. The legal right to work in Australia. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check. Role offerings:
Competitive hourly rate of $32-$34 per hour. Additional $360 per fortnight (pro-rata) prawn farming allowance. 2/2/3 roster with a long weekend every second week. Access to Maxxia Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Rewards programme. Workplace health and wellbeing support for you and your family. Company culture:
Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture; they define us and underpin our commitment, attitude, how we work, and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it, and we can do it safely.
We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.
If you have any questions, please email Jeff at .
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