TO2 Fisheries Technician (Casual)

Position: TO2 Fisheries Technician (Casual)

Location: Flexible

Pay Rate: $42hr + super

Employment Type: Contract position until Jan 2028

Maxima Recruitment Services is currently seeking various highly motivated individuals as a TO2 Fisheries Technician for one of our government clients.

Our client is seeking skilled and adaptable individuals to join our casual pool of Fisheries Technicians. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Client’s management and research initiatives.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Participate in field work, often at short notice and for extended periods, in challenging conditions including remote areas and at sea.
  • Assist with the processing of biological samples and fisheries data.
  • Collect, enter and manage data using appropriate software, ensuring quality assurance processes are followed.
  • Identify operational problems and suggest practical solutions, particularly during fieldwork.
  • Collaborate effectively within a team of scientists and technical staff.
  • Contribute to maintaining health and safety standards for boat, field and laboratory work

Essential Requirements

  • Experience in field data collection, preferably in marine environments.
  • Ability to work at sea under rough conditions for extended periods.
  • Current unrestricted C class driver’s license.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Diploma or bachelor’s degree in applied science, Aquaculture, Fisheries Science, or equivalent.
  • Coxswain’s certificate.
  • First Aid certificate

Work Conditions: This role may involve working in difficult conditions, including remote areas, at sea, and in inclement weather.
Security Clearance: Successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal history check

Benefits of joining Maxima’s temporary recruitment services:

  • Access to subsidized health checks and flu shots.
  • Employment Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
  • Ongoing monitoring and support to ensure job satisfaction and performance excellence.

If you possess the skills, experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

At Maxima we are committed to supporting positively diverse and including workforces which value all backgrounds and experiences.  We encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people of all gender identities and people living with a disability.

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