Technical Officer (Aquaculture)

Description:

Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.

As a Technical Officer (Aquaculture), you'll build a rewarding career and find impact you can see every day.

You will provide technical support and actively participate in the planning, organisation and conduct of research into the development of new fish species for aquaculture production across multiple production systems. Just imagine what you could achieve with us.

As a Technical Officer (Aquaculture), you will

• Provide technical support and actively participate in the planning, organisation and conduct of research into the development of new fish species for aquaculture production across multiple production systems.
• Undertake all operational aspects of fish husbandry and spawning, including feeding, live feed production, systems maintenance, fish health and reproductive
  
  
  

status monitoring, disease treatment, and collection of broodstock.

• Collect and effectively manage data in appropriate software following quality assurance processes.
• Collate, manipulate and quantitatively analyse datasets.
• Contribute to the interpretation of research results.
• Contribute to the publication of fisheries research, including science journal papers and reports, within identified timeframes.
  
  
  

What we are looking for (qualifications, registrations, experience)?

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.
• For international qualifications, the applicant will need their qualification assessed, to determine comparability with the Australian Qualifications Framework. The
  
  
  

Department of Employment, Small Business and Training can assist with these assessments for Queensland residents.

You must also have relevant technical and aquaculture experience in commercial production and/or research settings. This role may involve out of hours work, travel, weekend work and working on site at commercial farms during trials. You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problem -solving skills.

More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our 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. Join us and help enrich Queensland's agricultural businesses. Visit here to learn

More About Us And What We Do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference : QLD/678792/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment