Aquaculture Attendant

Angel Oysters Australia Pty Ltd

DUTIES:

The Aquaculture Attendant serves as a support to the Team Leader, assuming responsibility for supervising and directing the team as necessary at their designated bay. They are tasked with efficiently leading various farming duties, including shed and lease operations, oyster husbandry, and also contributing to daily tasks, data entry, and understanding the lease layout. This role requires someone dynamic and physically capable, adept at working collaboratively with colleagues and demonstrating confident leadership. We seek a motivated individual with a "Can Do" attitude to fulfil this position.

Daily responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Vessel pre-start and preparation
• Coordination of loading and Launching of vessel
• Water tasks ensuring team is adhering to quality standards set by Team Leader
• Constant communication between Team Leader and crew in the water to foster safety and efficiency
• Coordinate vessel unloading and chiller organization
• Support Team Leader with paperwork and vessel operation when required
• Stock deployment and harvest
• Oyster farming, including animal husbandry and lease maintenance
• Operate Oyster farm machinery and equipment
• General vessel and equipment maintenance
• Operations of equipment (forklifts, grading equip.)

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
• Interest or previous experience related to the aquaculture industry
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with fellow team members
• Have a Valid Driver’s Licence

LOCATIONS

Angel Seafood runs multi-bay operations across the Eyre Peninsula. Our site in Cowell is home for our spat nursery and year old juvenile stock before they are shipped out to our grow-out site at Haslam and Streaky Bay, or onto Coffin Bay our finishing site. The location may vary in the following sites:

Cowell - SA 5602

Haslam & Streaky Bay - SA 5680

Coffin Bay - SA 5607

REMUNERATION

Remuneration will be dependent on the role you take and reflect the skills and experience you bring to the company, with opportunities for training and career development in the Aquaculture Industry.

From $72,000.00 to $78,772.00

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About Company

Angel Seafood has opportunities in Cowell / Haslam & Streaky Bay / Coffin Bay,  entry level and for more experienced Aquaculture Attendant looking to advance their career.

We are an organically certified premium producer of Pacific Oysters, with a clear goal; to provide fresh, clean, consistently high-quality produce for superior food experiences, while respecting the environment.

Strategically located across the beautiful Eyre Peninsula, we have key facilities located in Coffin Bay, Cowell, Haslam & Streaky Bay and Port Lincoln. With plans to grow and transform the oyster industry in South Australia, we want people who have a genuine desire and enthusiasm to learn and who share a passion for safe, innovative and sustainable aquaculture.

Immediate start available.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $7200-78772

Job Publish: 28-09-2026

Job Expire: 28-10-2026

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