Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise fish and other aquatic stock.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Planning and coordinating the operation of hatcheries to produce fish fry, seed oysters, crayfish, marron and prawns taking into account environmental and market factors
Monitoring the environment to maintain optimal growing conditions
Identifying and controlling environmental toxins and diseases
Monitoring stock growth rates to determine when to harvest
Transporting fish, crayfish, marron, prawns and sticks of seed oysters to new tanks, ponds, cages and floating net pens
Directing and overseeing the harvesting, grading and packaging of fish, oysters and other aquatic stock
Organising the sale, purchase and transportation of fish stock
Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
Managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
May select, train and supervise staff and contractors
Alternative Titles
• Marine Farmer
Assessment Documents
Qualifications
Employment references
CV
Passport
English test
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Aquaculture Farmer (ANZSCO 121111) | Australian Occupation Guide