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Technician (Aquaculture)
Animal Science; Agri-Science Queensland; Agriculture; Woorim
Bring legacy to life, for the future of Queensland and the world. DPI plays a vital role in enabling the production and protection of food sustainability and security for Queenslanders and the world. Today, that’s more critical than ever.
As a Technician (Aquaculture), you'll build a rewarding career and find impact you can see every day. You will be involved with all aspects of oyster hatchery production, and you will support the team to undertake a broad range of tasks.
Just imagine what you could achieve with us #DPIcareers #passionandpurpose
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Research |
| Classification | TO3 |
| Workplace Location | Moreton Bay - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/657721/25 |
| Closing date | 15-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2028 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Max Wingfield |
| Contact details | Ph: 0424 353 287 Access the National Relay Service |
The oppotunity:
As our Technician (Aquaculture) in the Fisheries and Aquaculture RD&E team you will:
• Undertake all operational aspects of oyster hatchery production to a high standard, and maintain an exceptional level of hatchery hygiene.
• Monitor oyster broodstock, spat and larvae health and assess the stage of gonadal development and reproductive maturation.
• Undertake grading, sorting and larval density adjustments to determine optimal feeding requirements for maintaining optimal larval conditions.
• Establish and maintain all stages of microalgae production in an axenic environment and monitor and assess algal quality.
• Accurately plan to ensure that suitable strains and quantities of algae are produced before required and available as needed.
• Undertake trials using existing and novel approaches to maximise spat settlement conditions and outcomes for a range of oyster species.
What we are looking for:
There are some qualifications that we see as essential. You must possess:
• Minimum of a Diploma or Associate Diploma in Applied Science, Aquaculture, Fisheries Science or equivalent.
You must also have:
• A current ‘C' class drivers licence.
You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problemsolving skills. More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our close-knit and connected team.
Why work for us?
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
• Work with passion and purpose.
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow.
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work.
• Follow your path wherever it leads.
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive.
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI.
Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.
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Join us and help enrich Queensland's agricultural businesses.
Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/657721/25
Closing Date: Monday, 15 September 2025
Further information
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