October 1, 2024

Tassal

Hobart

FULL TIME

Farm Attendant - Dive

Are you passionate about diving and looking for an exciting opportunity to work in aquaculture? We are seeking Divers to join our team across multiple locations in Southern Tasmania, with the opportunity to dive during every shift in a safe environment this is a fantastic opportunity for divers at any stage of their career, whether you’re just starting out or already have years of experience. Enjoy the pristine waters of Southern Tasmania while working in a fast-growing industry.
Daily tasks of a diver at Tassal include the below:
Net inspections: Regular examination of fishing nets to ensure they are in good condition and identification and repair of any damages or weaknesses in the nets.
Underwater repairs: Conducting repairs on equipment or structures located beneath the water surface. This could involve fixing issues with the fish nets, or other submerged infrastructure.
Mort retrieval: Retrieving dead fish (mort) from the fish pens or cages. Proper disposal and management of mortalities.
Mooring checks: Inspection and maintenance of the mooring systems used to anchor the fish farm structures. Ensuring that moorings are secure and capable of withstanding environmental conditions.
General farm duties: Performing various tasks essential to the overall operation of the fish farm. This can include feeding fish, maintaining equipment, cleaning, record-keeping, and other routine tasks.
What can you bring?

Minimum Certificate III in Aquaculture Dive or an ADAS Aquaculture SSBA to 30 metres Commercial dive qualification.
Commitment to working in a marine farming environment.
Strong communication skills.
Coxswains Grade 2 ticket (desirable).
Rights to work full time in Australia - must be able to work 80 hours per fortnight.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive hourly rates
Daily dive allowance
All diving gear provided
Full-time role
Accommodation available during your rostered shift
Discounted private health insurance with Bupa and St Lukes
Helly Hansen 40% discount
Maxxia Rewards Program (discounts on grocery, petrol and more)
Birthday Leave (Paid day off for your special day)

Who are we?
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. They underpin and guide 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 safely.
If you have any questions, please email Joel at talent@tassal.com.au. Please note that we do not require CVs/resumes to be sent to this email address. Applications will only be considered if they are submitted via seek and our Tassal career page.