The Farm Attendant Job in Australia offers a hands-on opportunity to work in the aquaculture sector, supporting salmon farming operations through daily husbandry, feeding systems, and marine site maintenance. This full-time position involves close coordination with the Fish Performance Manager and the Hobart-based Control Room to ensure fish health, feed efficiency, and site safety. The role suits individuals who enjoy working in dynamic marine environments, operating vessels, maintaining equipment, and contributing to sustainable fish production while following strict safety and biosecurity standards.
About the Company – JBS Australia
JBS Australia is one of the country’s leading food and protein companies, operating across agriculture, livestock, and food production sectors. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, the company supports large-scale farming and aquaculture operations across Australia. JBS is known for investing in its people, maintaining high operational standards, and promoting continuous improvement across all sites.
Within aquaculture operations, the company works closely with fish performance teams, control rooms, and marine crews to ensure healthy stock, efficient feeding systems, and environmentally responsible practices. Employees are encouraged to develop their skills, follow strong safety values, and contribute positively to team-based operations aligned with company values and long-term grow
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Fish Performance Manager and regional teams with daily salmon husbandry tasks.
- Work closely with the Hobart-based Control Room to support feeding operations.
- Maintain vessels and ensure safe conduct while acting as skipper or crew member.
- Keep marine sites and shore bases clean, organised, and well maintained.
- Monitor and maintain feed spreaders, cameras, and winches.
- Observe fish hunger levels and report behavioural or predator-related changes.
- Communicate updates to the Control Room, Fish Performance Managers, and Wildlife Team.
- Repair and maintain feed-related equipment.
- Assist with feed transfers to feed barges and report maintenance issues.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including feed equipment audits and asset tracking.
- Ensure feed barge maintenance requests are completed efficiently.
- Assist with equipment installation and pen mooring maintenance.
- Monitor and report predator activity, including seals and birds.
- Clean equipment according to biosecurity procedures.
- Follow all workplace health and safety instructions.
- Perform other duties as reasonably directed.
Requirements
- Experience working safely in a dynamic and operational environment.
- Ability to identify risks and take appropriate action.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication skills with managers, colleagues, and other crews.
- Coxswain’s ticket (desirable).
- Certificate III in Aquaculture (desirable but not essential).
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment health assessment.
- Legal work authorisation in Australia (preferred).
Skills Needed
- Strong problem-solving and quick decision-making skills.
- Sound judgement and ability to show initiative.
- Attention to detail with a proactive improvement mindset.
- Ability to work well under shift-based schedules.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Strong focus on safety, wellbeing, and compliance.
- Good organisational and documentation skills.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $76,515 to $85,000 plus superannuation.
- Employee discounts.
- Health insurance benefits.
- Full-time, stable employment.
- Shift work providing structured scheduling.
- Opportunity to grow skills in aquaculture and marine operations.
- Supportive team environment focused on safety and continuous learning.
