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• Located in beautiful Ebor, NSW

• Full-time temporary opportunity until 30 June 2028

• Hatchery Attendant / Guide with a salary of $ 59,102.00 to $ 78,988.00 plus super, including shift loadings prescribed by the Award

• This role follows a 10 day on-4 day off roster system so the applicant must be available for weekend work when on duty.

About the Role

You will be responsible for assisting in fish breeding, maintaining hatchery records, ensuring fish health and genetic control, as well as transporting and stocking fish. Additionally, you will provide guided tours of the hatchery facility, offering educational experiences to members of the public.

As a Guide Attendant you will:

• Participate in fish breeding activities, including the maintenance of fish ova, fry, and fingerlings. This involves ensuring the well-being of the fish and implementing genetic and disease control procedures.

• Be responsible for maintaining the hatchery plant and equipment, including recirculation systems, ponds, tanks, pumps, and filtration systems.

• Undertake regular inspections, update operational records, and complete minor repairs to mechanical equipment as part of your duties.

• Contribute to maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of the hatchery grounds. This includes keeping operational and servicing records and ensuring the efficient use of resources as well as catering to the needs of visitors to the facility.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve common goals. Building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders is crucial to the success of the hatchery operations.

• You will have the opportunity to provide guided educational tours to visitors of the hatchery facility. These tours aim to inform and engage the public by sharing knowledge about fish production, conservation efforts, and the importance of maintaining healthy fish populations.

• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively under a variety of hydrological and climatic conditions

• Operational demands may require occasional work outside of core hours

Apply now!

Applications close 11:55pm on Sunday 13 July 2025

We encourage you to contact us for further information about the role and your application, please contact Peter Selby at [email protected] or 0427 203 025. View the role description here.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

What to expect next:

Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to [email protected] or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.