Farm Attendant

The role:

Join Tassal’s Mission Beach Prawn Farm as a Farm Attendant, where you’ll play a hands-on role in ensuring optimal prawn health and farm operations. This position is perfect for team-oriented individuals who thrive in outdoor, physically active environments and are passionate about sustainable aquaculture. You’ll work as part of a safety-focused team to maintain our premium prawn production, with tasks ranging from feeding and health checks to farm maintenance and record-keeping.

This is a casual role which will involve working flexible shifts which could include days/afternoons, nights & weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and feed prawns, conduct health checks, and report any concerns.
• Perform general farm maintenance and upkeep of ponds and equipment.
• Accurately log farm data using iPads to track prawn growth and conditions.
• Work safely and efficiently as part of a close-knit team to meet production goals.
• Uphold Tassal’s Zero Harm culture in all daily activities.

Role requirements:

• Comfortable working in hot, humid, and wet conditions (including wading in ponds).
• Physical fitness for manual labour and outdoor work.
• Attention to detail for monitoring prawn health and maintaining records.
• Driver’s licence (manual preferred) and reliable transport to site.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends).
• Team player with a safety-first mindset.
• The legal right to work in Australia.

Desirable

• Forklift ticket and experience.
• Prior experience in aquaculture, farming, or outdoor labour.

Role offerings:

• Join a welcoming, inclusive crew where collaboration and innovation are celebrated—your contributions matter here.
• Gain hands-on experience with training, upskilling, and clear pathways for professional growth.
• Access our holistic health programs, including mental health support, fitness initiatives, and family wellbeing resources.
• Enjoy the stability of working with Australia’s premier sustainable aquaculture company, where your development is invested in.
• Contribute to meaningful work that prioritises environmental stewardship and ethical food production.

Company culture:

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 it safely.

We encourage early applications as we review them on a daily basis.
If you have any questions, please email Jeff at

With over 35 years of aquaculture experience, we focus on providing healthy, sustainable, and nutritious food, including salmon, prawn, and barramundi. We are committed to producing accessible food, supporting communities, and delivering strong economic results, all while prioritising sustainability to ensure a prosperous, healthy planet for future generations.