Huon Aquaculture Group Ltd. produces around 20,000 tonnes of fresh Atlantic salmon and ocean trout annually and is recognised globally as being a premium producer of fresh and smoked salmon products. For more information, visit www.huonaqua.com.au

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Fish Health Manager, the Assistant Veterinarian will provide support in the management of fish health, welfare and biosecurity across Huon Aquaculture’s hatchery and marine farm sites.

As Assistant Veterinarian you will support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Veterinary Health Plan.  With a hands-on approach, the Assistant Veterinarian will also be responsible for disease diagnosis and general fish health, welfare and biosecurity, including field investigations and post mortem analysis and reporting.

Based at our Hideaway Bay site in the Huon Valley, this position is a commutable distance to Hobart. As the Assistant Veterinarian you will also be required to travel to our other farm and hatchery sites across Tasmania.

About you

It is an inherent requirement of this position that work be performed safely whilst upholding Huon’s Values. You will be a highly motivated person eager to learn and uphold Huon’s commitment to innovation and best practice. The appointed person must be able to build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders. Knowledge of work health and safety regulations is preferred.

Successful applicants will hold a tertiary qualification in Veterinary Science and a current driver’s licence. Knowledge of the Aquaculture industry, and an understanding of the current issues facing fish farming in the Tasmanian region would be highly regarded.

A valid Coxswains or diving certificates and/or experience in a similar area is desirable but not essential.

Recent university graduates, with enthusiasm for a career in salmonid production are encouraged to apply.

About Us

As a Huon employee you will have access to our generous employee incentive bonus scheme, employee assistance programs and corporate health insurance benefits. Remuneration for this role will be dependent on knowledge and experience.

It is an inherent requirement of this position that you are able to perform this role safely, build good working relationships with other employees and maintain Huon Aquaculture’s values. Because of the risk to safety Huon Aquaculture consider drug use to be inconsistent with our values and the inherent requirements of the role. All successful applicants will be required to attend and pass a pre-employment medical consisting of a drug and alcohol test. Violent or dishonest behaviour is also considered to be inconsistent with our values and may affect your ability to develop effective working relationships. Because of this, we ask you for information about yourself so that we can assess your suitability for the position for which you are applying.

Applications close 15th September 2019

Apply online at www.huonaqua.com.au/careers

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