At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in marine farming, ensuring safety and operational excellence.
- Company: Join Tassal, Australia's leading aquaculture company with a strong culture of teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy career development, a paid day off for your birthday, and discounted seafood.
- Other info: Embrace a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading a passionate team and driving meaningful outcomes.
- Qualifications: Experience in marine farming and a commitment to safety and fish welfare.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Ready to lead a great crew on Tasmania’s west coast?
As Operations Team Leader at our Macquarie Harbour site in Strahan, you’ll bring people together, help the team perform at their best and keep safety front of mind in everything you do.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operator to take the next step in their career and lead & develop our next generation of farmers.
- What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the team: Providing hands‑on leadership, coaching and support so team members feel valued, understand the reasons behind our actions and can perform at their best.
- Delivering operational results: Coordinating daily priorities and resources to support strong operational outcomes and meet production and environmental KPIs.
- Keeping people and fish safe: Maintaining a strong focus on safety, fish welfare, compliance and our ongoing licence to operate.
- Planning and problem‑solving: Maintaining operational plans, identifying immediate issues and finding practical solutions to changing demands.
- Driving improvement: Supporting change initiatives and working with your manager and other farming teams to improve procedures to continuously drive Tassal forward.
About You
- Proven marine farming or aquaculture experience, with the ability to inspire others and lead by example
- A practical, safety‑first approach with a strong commitment to fish welfare and operational compliance
- Confidence leading teams, setting clear expectations and supporting people’s development
- Strong operational and technical capability, with an understanding of how day‑to‑day decisions support wider business outcomes
- A self‑motivated, resilient and solutions‑focused approach, with the ability to communicate clearly and respond positively to change
What’s in it for you?
- A hands‑on leadership role at one of our highest performing sites
- The opportunity to lead an experienced team and contribute to meaningful operational outcomes
- Ongoing career development opportunities with Australia’s leading aquaculture company
- A paid day off for your birthday and discounted seafood
- Access to salary packaging, rewards and wellbeing support
Who are we?
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 safely.
- If you have any questions, please email Joey at Talent@tassal. com. au
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