Fishing & Aquaculture (Farming, Animals & Conservation) Full time Petuna is seeking a qualified Commercial Diver (SSBA) to join the team at our Atlantic Salmon and Ocean Trout Aquaculture Farm located in Macquarie Harbour at Strahan.
Petuna has evolved from a highly successful fishing operation founded by Peter and Una Rockliff in 1949 into a leading aquaculture company that grows, harvests and processes premium salmonids for sale to wholesale and retail markets. With operations including a state-of-the-art hatchery in Cressy, two expansive aquaculture farms in Macquarie Harbour and Rowella, and a cutting-edge production processing plant in Devonport, you'll be at the forefront of our commitment to excellence.
At Petuna, we value our employees as essential contributors to our continued success. When you join our team, you become part of a community that embraces innovation, sustainability, and a shared commitment to excellence.
If you're passionate about aquaculture, seek a dynamic work environment, and want to be part of a company with a rich history and an exciting future, Petuna welcomes you to explore career opportunities with us.
Dive Team Petuna is seeking an experienced Diver to join our dive team on a full-time basis. This position is situated at our Aquaculture Farm in Macquarie Harbour at Strahan.
The dive team works on a roster that consists of 6 twelve-hour day shifts and 2 six-hour shifts over 8 days, with 6 full days off each fortnight. Accommodation will be provided when on shift if required.
The shift enables drive-in-drive-out; however, locals and applicants willing to relocate are strongly encouraged to apply.
Duties Daily dive activities monitoring fish health as a primary focus including mort diving. Underwater net checks and repairs, dive sweeps, and mooring checks. Daily record keeping including fish records, cleaning history, dive logs, and plans. Maintaining all dive areas and dive equipment in a safe and hygienic manner. Qualifications Required A current Dive Medical Certificate or willingness to obtain one. Commercial diving experience ideally including aquaculture farm exposure, or similar. Current right to work in Australia. Demonstrates strong commitment to safety for self and fellow team members. Diving Supervisor Certification will be highly regarded. To apply, please submit a cover letter and current resume together with a copy of your SSBA dive licence/qualification. If you are on a working visa, please also provide a current VEVO.
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