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A feeder working in aquaculture is the person that is responsible for overseeing the feed requirements, nutrition and feeding routines of aquatic animals. Depending on the industry sector, feeding may be done manually or by operating feeding equipment and cameras remotely.

Sectors include: salmon, cod, trout, barramundi, abalone, oysters, prawns, crabs and lobsters.

Crane/tractor and forklift operators in aquaculture load, carry and unload feed, equipment, supplies and packaged produce from and onto pallets, crates and containers and into storage warehouses, delivery trucks and vessels

Aquaculture technicians (sometimes advertised as farmhands) assist on farm with the growing of marine or freshwater animals, they monitor water quality and assist with the breeding, farming and feeding of fish, prawns, crustaceans, oysters and other aquatic animals.

Sectors include: salmon, cod, trout, barramundi, abalone, oysters, prawns, crabs, scallops, lobsters and other marine species.

Nursery technicians (also known as fisheries technician) provide assistance with the growing of marine or freshwater animals. They assist with the breeding and farming of fish, prawns, crustaceans, oysters and other marine species.

Hatchery technicians provide assistance with the growing of marine or freshwater animals. They assist with the breeding and farming of fish such as salmon, cod, trout and barramundi and other marine species including prawns, lobsters, scallops, crabs, oysters and other marine species.  

A maintenance technician that works in Aquaculture usually holds an engineering or automotive qualification and ensures that vehicles, tractors, vessels, forklifts, plant, machinery, tools, and equipment used for repairing, moving, loading, and unloading farm supplies and produce is maintained, fixed and in good working order.

A maintenance electrician working ensures that all electrical systems are operational, and all site plant and equipment are safely maintained. Electrical maintenance seeks to minimise equipment failure by diagnosing and repairing faults with systems and their components.

Nursery managers oversee the whole operation for the breeding and rearing of marine or freshwater animals. They are responsible for feeding and health routines, water quality, waste management, managing people and onsite safety, setting budgets and production targets.

Hatchery managers oversee the whole operation for the breeding and rearing of marine or freshwater animals. They are responsible for feeding and health routines, water quality, waste management, managing people and onsite safety, setting budgets and production targets.  

A maintenance manager usually holds an engineering or automotive qualification and is responsible for all equipment and machinery onsite. They can work alone or manage a team to ensure that vehicles, tractors, forklifts, plant, vessels, cranes, machinery, tools, and equipment used for repairing, moving, loading, and unloading farm supplies and produce is maintained, fixed and in good working order.