Aquaculture Attendant

ANGEL SEAFOOD - SPONSOR BUSINESS

Are you looking to work within an industry leading and innovative Aquaculture company? Are you looking for sponsorship?

Angel Seafood has opportunities across the Eyre Peninsula, both at entry level and for more experienced Deckhands, Coxswains looking to advance their career.

We are an organically certified premium producer of Pacific Oysters, with a clear goal; to provide fresh, clean, consistently high-quality produce for superior food experiences, while respecting the environment.

Strategically located across the beautiful Eyre Peninsula, we have key facilities located in Coffin Bay, Cowell, Haslam and Port Lincoln. With plans to grow and transform the oyster industry in South Australia, we want people who have a genuine desire and enthusiasm to learn and who share a passion for safe, innovative and sustainable aquaculture.

DUTIES:

The Aquaculture Attendant serves as a support to the Team Leader, assuming responsibility for supervising and directing the team as necessary at their designated bay. They are tasked with efficiently leading various farming duties, including shed and lease operations, oyster husbandry, and also contributing to daily tasks, data entry, and understanding the lease layout. This role requires someone dynamic and physically capable, adept at working collaboratively with colleagues and demonstrating confident leadership. We seek a motivated individual with a "Can Do" attitude to fulfill this position.

Daily responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Vessel pre-start and preparation
• Coordination of loading and Launching of vessel
• Water tasks ensuring team is adhering to quality standards set by Team Leader
• Constant communication between Team Leader and crew in the water to foster safety and efficiency
• Coordinate vessel unloading and chiller organization
• Support Team Leader with paperwork and vessel operation when required 
• Stock deployment and harvest
• Oyster farming, including animal husbandry and lease maintenance
• Operate Oyster farm machinery and equipment
• General vessel and equipment maintenance
• Operations of equipment (forklifts, grading equip.) Essential Criteria:
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
• Interest or previous experience related to the aquaculture industry
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with fellow team members 
• Have a Valid Driver’s Licence

LOCATIONS

Angel Seafood runs multi-bay operations across the Eyre Peninsula. Our site in Cowell is home for our spat nursery and year old juvenile stock before they are shipped out to our grow-out site at Haslam (near Streaky Bay), or onto Coffin Bay our finishing site. This position is to work in site in Cowell.

REMUNERATION

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

• Sponsorship Schedule:

• 8 hour shift Work

Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 29/07/2024

TO APPLY

Please send a copy of your Cover Letter and Resume to: people@angelseafood.com.au or if you require further information about this opportunity before applying, please contact Lucas 0449 965 049.