Description:
At Tassal Group, we are dedicated to “Sustainably Feeding Tomorrow.”
With over 35 years of aquaculture experience, we focus on providing healthy, sustainable, and nutritious food, including salmon, prawn, and barramundi. We are committed to producing accessible food, supporting communities, and delivering strong economic results, all while prioritising sustainability to ensure a prosperous, healthy planet for future generations.
The role:
Tassal is looking for a dependable and hardworking Casual Processing Attendant to join our team at the Triabunna rendering plant. Located on Tasmania’s picturesque East Coast, this role offers the chance to work in a hands-on environment where you’ll contribute to processing salmon by-products, maintaining equipment, and supporting efficient plant operations. Your responsibilities will include quality checks, pressure washing, and general processing tasks, all while working within a safety-focused team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Australia’s largest salmon producer, with on-the-job training provided. If you’re reliable, have a great attitude, and are ready to take on a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the processing of salmon by-products, ensuring efficiency and quality standards.
- Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks, including pressure washing and equipment maintenance.
- Conduct quality checks and follow strict hygiene and safety protocols.
- Operate machinery and assist with general plant operations as required.
- Work collaboratively with the team to meet daily production targets.
- Follow all workplace health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
Role requirements:
- Team player with strong communication and a positive attitude.
- Forklift license (or willingness to obtain one) – training can be provided.
- Valid driver’s licence (for reliable travel to and from work).
- Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn – no prior experience required, full training provided.
- Previous experience in aquaculture, manufacturing, or labouring (desirable but not essential).
- Full working rights in Australia.
Role offerings:
- Hourly rate starting from $30 per hour (including 25% casual loading).
- Work with a supportive, passionate, and collaborative team.
- Huge potential for career development and progression.
- Opportunities for skill development.
- Generous employee discount on our range of seafood products.
- Access to Maxxia Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Rewards programme.
- Workplace health and wellbeing support for you and your family.
Company culture:
Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do it safely.
We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.
If you have any questions, please email Jeff at Talent@tassal.com.au