Aquaculture / Fisheries Technician

Location: GRIFFITH, NSW

Salary: Not Specified

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Murray Cod are currently looking to recruit an experienced Aquaculture / Fisheries Technician to join their team in Stanbridge and Griffith NSW. The successful candidate will need to undertake and possess:

• Load Auto Feeders / retrieve wasted feed and mortalities.
• Lift and Clean Nets
• Assist with harvest operations
• Conduct health checks, identify health issues (use of microscope) and treat ponds for parasite eradication.
• Perform water quality sampling / testing and interpret results.
• Carry out general housekeeping and maintenance on machinery, equipment and sites.
• Identify abnormal fish behaviour
• Maintain accurate data records in software (feed rates / mortality / treatments)
• Dispose of sick / injured fish in a humane manner.
• Move, grade, weigh fish.
• Conduct post
• mortem and identify abnormalities
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills and Abilities

• Trade certificate or equivalent
• 2-3 years experience in a similar role
• Ability to work in team environment
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to perform manual work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Good observation and communication skills

Salary range is $70,000 - $85,000pa commensurate with experience Fulltime positions available. Applications open on 9th of June 2026 and closes on 9th of July 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Click apply now if you're interested.