We are looking for a new team member to join our dynamic technical team. You must love aquaculture and have a thirst for learning. If you love aquaculture production, travel and a flexible working environment, this may be the perfect job for you. This is a hybrid work arrangement where you can work from home or onsite at various farms.

What we offer:

We are an aquatic focused team, that can offer you a multi-disciplinary and good working environment. You will become part of a growing company with a wide range of projects which is perfect for any candidate that enjoys finding solutions to problems. We endeavour to support all of our staff members with continuing education and conference opportunities. You will have an important role working very closely with the aquaculture industry.

Responsibilities: 

• Clinical services to clients (aquaculture and ornamental fish)
• Assist with project management for animal welfare specific projects
• Assist with project management for clinical trials and on-farm trials e.g. vaccine trials, feed trials
• Participate in providing advisory services for fish health teams and production facilities in health management
• Develop health management and biosecurity management plans including risk assessments
• Develop responsible farming standards with NC team and undertake internal auditing for biosecurity, welfare and production systems
• Assist in the development of software applications where required
• Implement surveillance plans for commercial clients
• Conduct commercial research and development projects (practical)
• Disseminate knowledge to the fish health teams that we work collaboratively with

Ideal candidates should:

• Have a veterinary degree (BVSc or DVM) which is registrable in Australia OR a bachelor's degree in science, Marine Science or Marine biology and equivalent experience in aquaculture
• Have experience with production facilities, life support systems or research facilities
• Have 3+ years' experience in aquatic animal health or similar field
• Be able to use microsoft office and in particular proficient in excel and R programming language
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have excellent analytical skills
• Be flexible for travel and work hours