Maintenance Officer

At Tassal Group, we are dedicated to “Sustainably Feeding Tomorrow.” 

With over 35 years of aquaculture experience, we focus on providing healthy, sustainable, and nutritious food, including salmon, prawn, and barramundi. We are committed to producing accessible food, supporting communities, and delivering strong economic results, all while prioritising sustainability to ensure a prosperous, healthy planet for future generations.

The Role:

As a Maintenance Officer at our barramundi farm in Cone Bay, WA you will be a “Jack/Jill of all trades” working on both land and sea. While a trade qualification is beneficial, extensive hands-on experience is highly valued. This role requires a deep understanding of engines and boats, as well as skills in welding, fitting, fabricating, and a bit of machining. General servicing and low voltage electrical work are also part of the job. The Maintenance Officer will spend a significant amount of time carrying out planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and ensuring that resources and equipment run smoothly with minimal downtime.

This role is ideal for a proactive, hands-on, and enthusiastic person who takes pride in their work and sets high standards. You will be exposed to a diverse and exciting range of duties, perfect for a self-motivated and technically minded individual.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks to ensure equipment and resources run smoothly.
• Quickly respond to and resolve equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and repair engines and boats, ensuring they are in optimal working condition.
• Perform welding, fitting, fabricating, and some machining tasks as needed.
• Conduct general servicing and low voltage electrical work to keep all systems operational.

Role requirements:

To succeed in this role, you need to be a fast learner, self-motivated, and a team player with a passion for hands-on work. Adaptability to a fast-paced environment and a commitment to safety (Zero Harm culture) are essential.

• Mechanical trade qualified or proven experience with mechanical work.
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Officer or similar role.
• Experience with Diesel mechanics, Automotive or Fabrication.
• Experience in 12V electrical, hydraulics, and welding will be advantageous.
• Proven experience in finding mechanical faults.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements.
• Current drivers’ licence.
• Strong communication skills.
• Rights to work in Australia; and
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical and drug test.

Role Offerings:

• A paid day off for your birthday
• Accommodation, meals & gym provided while on roster.
• 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off roster to support work-life balance.
• Ongoing career development and training opportunities
• Access to Maxxia Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Rewards programme
• Workplace health and wellbeing support for you and your family

Company culture:

Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent.  Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do safely.

We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis and the role can close at any time.

If you have any questions, please email Jeff at talent@tassal.com.au