Love being out on the water and looking for a role that offers variety, challenge, and great work-life balance? Huon Aquaculture is seeking a motivated team member to join our On Water Maintenance team based at our beautiful Hideaway Bay marine farming operations site, working on a 7-days-on, 7-days-off roster.
🐟 About the Role
As a valued member of our On Water Maintenance crew, you'll work closely with our Hobart-based Control Room to ensure our feeding and monitoring systems operate safely and efficiently across our marine farming sites.
No two days are the same. You'll enjoy a mix of hands-on maintenance, vessel-based work, problem-solving, and being part of a supportive team that helps keep our operations running smoothly.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining feed-related equipment, including cameras and winches.
- Monitoring fish behaviour and reporting predator activity.
- Responding to requests from the Control Room.
- Supporting general lease maintenance and site monitoring activities.
- Assisting with the upkeep and presentation of feed boats and feed barges.
- Contributing to a safe, productive, and efficient operation on the water.
👋 About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, being part of a close-knit team, and taking on new challenges. You'll thrive in a role that offers variety and you're keen to learn new skills while building a long-term career with Huon.
You'll bring:
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- The ability to adapt and remain calm in a dynamic environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- A commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
Previous experience working on the water and relevant marine tickets or qualifications are highly regarded but not essential. We provide training and development opportunities for the right person.
⭐ Why Join Huon?
When you join the Huon family, you'll enjoy:
- 🗓️ A 7-days-on, 7-days-off roster, providing genuine work-life balance.
- 🌅 Working in one of Tasmania's most scenic marine environments.
- 🎓 Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
- 📈 Opportunities for career progression across a variety of marine and aquaculture roles.
- ⚓ The chance to gain nationally recognised aquaculture and maritime qualifications.
- 🛥️ The opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Aquaculture, including obtaining your Coxswain qualification.
- 💪 Discounted gym memberships through our partners.
- ❤️ Discounted private health insurance.
- 🐟 Staff discounts on Huon products.
- 🚗 Access to novated leasing options.
📩 Apply Now
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment health assessment.
For further information, please contact talent@huonaqua.com.au.
🌊 Ready to build a career on the water? Apply today and join Huon's On Water Maintenance team at Hideaway Bay.
