Harvest Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026.
Love operating heavy machinery and working outdoors? Join our team at Proserpine Prawn Farm and play a key role in harvesting premium Australian prawns. You'll operate a range of machinery including backhoes, excavators, skid steers, graders, Moxy trucks and more, while working alongside a close-knit team in one of Australia's most unique farming environments.
Located between Airlie Beach and Bowen, you'll enjoy all the benefits of living and working in the beautiful Whitsunday region while building a career in aquaculture.
Why join us?
Earn an extra $360 per fortnight through our Prawn Farming Allowance
Enjoy a 4-day work week and 3-day weekends from May to December
Operate a diverse range of heavy machinery
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Work with a supportive and safety-focused team
Access discounted movie tickets, travel experiences, shopping and more through Maxxia Rewards
Access free wellbeing, mental health and financial support for you and your family
The roster
From May to December, you'll work 10.5-hour shifts on a 4/3 roster (Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday), giving you a three-day weekend every week.
From December to May, you'll work an 8.5-hour day, Monday to Friday roster.
This is a casual position.
What will you be doing?
You'll spend your time:
Operating backhoes and other heavy machinery to harvest prawns
Supporting pond remediation and farm improvement projects
Completing civil and maintenance works including road repairs, firebreaks, waste removal and groundskeeping
Operating trucks and other site machinery as required
Working safely and contributing to our Zero Harm culture
Supporting harvest operations at both our Proserpine and Mission Beach farms
What can you bring?
Experience operating a backhoe or excavator (essential)
A strong commitment to safety and teamwork
Confidence using basic technology, including iPads
Agricultural, aquaculture, civil construction or earthmoving experience (desirable)
Heavy Rigid Licence (desirable)
Who will thrive in this role?
You'll enjoy this role if you like being behind the controls of machinery, working outdoors, taking on a variety of tasks and being part of a team that takes pride in producing a quality product safely and efficiently. No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to operate a wide range of equipment while contributing to the success of our farming operations.
At Tassal, we're passionate about sustainably feeding tomorrow and creating opportunities for our people to grow, learn and build rewarding careers. If you're ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.