Work
Grow Out Technician
Port Lincoln
Introduction
Yumbah Aquaculture is Australia’s largest farmed Abalone producer. We grow premium and sustainable Abalone in four locations across Southern Australia, located at Port Lincoln (SA) Bicheno (TAS), Kangaroo Island (SA), and Narrawong (VIC). Our central processing facility and head office are in Adelaide.
At Yumbah Port Lincoln (YPL) we grow Greenlip Abalone on our two farms located at Point Boston. The YPL operation consists of a Hatchery, Nursery and Grow Out areas across both farms.
Our Port Lincoln operation is unique among the Yumbah Aquaculture group as it has multiple marine species, Abalone and Oysters. With Yumbah Hatchery operating within our site
Further diversification occurred when Yumbah acquired Mussel producers Bay Sea Farms on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, in 2021 and EP Seafoods in Port Lincoln in 2023.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role is suited to someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Stock Husbandry: Cleaning, Feeding, Movement of stock.
- Recording of data.
- Operating mechanical equipment such as grading machines; preparation of product for market/transport as well as general maintenance duties.
- Comply with Yumbah Policies and Procedures.
- Identify and Report Hazards.
- Immediately Report Incidents, Accidents and Near Misses.
- Wear and maintain all Personal Protective Equipment.
- Actively participate in farm meetings, trials, initiatives, and improvement strategies.
- Housekeeping duties to ensure the efficient day to day operation of the business.
- Work cooperatively with colleagues in a respectful and supportive manner
Next steps
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via SEEK
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