Aquaculture Assistant Farm Manager - Perth, Australia - Undercurrentnews

Description

The Barramundi Group is Australia's only ocean-cage Barramundi farm.

We have been farming fish in the Kimberley region of Western Australia for over 18 years, and our Cone Bay Ocean Barramundi is on restaurant menus around Australia and the world.

Our business is entering a significant expansion phase with multiple growth opportunities in the future.
We have an opportunity for a suitably experienced Aquaculture Assistant Farm Manager.

Reporting to the Manager Marine Farming, this role will be accountable for the overall operations of our Cone Bay Farm.

This is a DIDO role, from Broome to Cone Bay, with a usual roster of 14 days on / 14 days off.

Key responsibilities for this role include:
Assist the Manager Marine Farming in overseeing and managing all aspects of our marine farm including harvests, transfers, feeding, diving and maintenance
Strategic and operational leadership of the Cone Bay Farm
Overall management of operational processes to maintain fish welfare and high quality standards
Implementation of a continuous improvement culture

The successful candidate will require:
Minimum of 5 years of sea cage aquaculture experience, with at least 2 of those years in a leadership role
Result driven attitude and the ability to influence and drive change
Excellent computer and Microsoft Excel skills
Coxswain or Master 5 preferred

Highly desirable attributes:
A degree or diploma in Science/Aquaculture is highly desirable
Aquaculture related tickets, ADAS/Aquaculture dive qualifications
Experience with Mercatus Software
Residing in Broome, WA or willing to relocate
The Offer
The successful candidate will join a highly motivated and professional team and lead the company ocean-cage Barramundi farms Operation.
The Barramundi Group is offering a very competitive remuneration package.
To apply, please submit a CV with a covering letter, outlining your experience, knowledge and qualification.
For additional information including detailed Job Description please contact The Barramundi Group on or