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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.
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.
www.daf.qld.gov.au/our-organisation/meet-our-people
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
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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