Control Room Operator

Huon Aquaculture

Hobart TAS

Fishing and Aquaculture (Farming, Animals and Conservation)

Full time

Salary + Super

At Huon, everything we do is Oceans Ahead. Always.

From innovative technology to sustainable farming practices, we’re proud to be shaping the future of aquaculture in Australia.

We’re growing our Hobart-based Control Room team and are looking for an additional Control Room Operator to join us on a permanent full-time basis. This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of Huon’s fish performance operations, using cutting-edge AI feeding technology to support fish health, performance, and sustainable farming outcomes.

Working a rotating 4 days on / 3 days off roster, this role offers a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. The roster includes:

Week 1: Sunday to Wednesday

Week 2: Sunday to Tuesday

Start and finish times vary depending on operational requirements, so flexibility is important. Shifts may commence as early as 4:45am or finish as late as 9:30pm.

What you’ll be doing

Monitoring and controlling daily feeding operations across our marine pens using advanced Pellet Recognition Software.

Identifying and escalating unusual fish behaviour, environmental changes, or equipment issues.

Reviewing operational data including feed rates, fish weights, mortalities, and performance trends.

Working closely with marine and production teams to support smooth and efficient operations.

Contributing ideas and insights that help improve fish performance and operational efficiency.

Maintaining accurate records and ensuring high attention to detail in all monitoring activities.

About you

You might come from aquaculture, farming, operations, logistics, gaming, tech, or another fast-paced environment to what matters most is your ability to stay focused, think critically, and make good decisions under pressure.

You’ll ideally bring:

Strong attention to detail and confidence working with technology and data.

A calm, analytical approach with excellent problem-solving skills.

The ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively within a team.

Flexibility to work varying shift times, including early mornings and evenings.

A genuine interest in innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable food production.

Why Huon?

When you join Huon, you become part of a passionate team producing premium Tasmanian salmon while helping drive the future of sustainable seafood production.

You’ll also enjoy:

Career development and progression opportunities across the business.

Reward and recognition programs celebrating great work.

Discounted health insurance, novated leasing, and product discounts.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Working with industry-leading technology in a truly unique environment.

Apply now

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Please note only applications submitted online will be considered to email applications will not be accepted.

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Email talent@huonaqua.com.au