Aquaculture Yard Worker

Salary: Up to $54,000

Aquaculture yard workers undertake various land-based tasks to support the on-water farming operations, including mussel float production, rope/net sorting and making and equipment maintenance.

Key tasks

  • Safely loading and unloading stock from boats, trucks or tanks

  • Operating forklifts, winches or cranes (if qualified)

  • Cleaning and maintaining equipment, pens, tanks and boats

  • Assisting with repairs to moorings and other infrastructure

  • Handling tools, ropes and machinery as required

Entry level

  • No entry requirements

  • Physically fit

  • Preferably to have a current driving licence

Qualifications that can be achieved

  • Crane handling

  • Forklift

  • First Aid

  • Working at Heights

Future Pathways

  • Deckhand

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