Career Opportunities
If you want to work for a fun, entrepreneurial company that’s growing and making a difference in the world, we want to hear from you!
As North America’s first and only significant producer of barramundi, we operate one of the world’s largest indoor aquaculture facilities in Turners Falls, MA. Our recent expansion in Central Vietnam has allowed us to implement our Smart Aquaculture™ practices on a larger scale, bringing barramundi to a wider audience.
Our expertise and proprietary processes have earned us the reputation as the gold standard in sustainable aquaculture, and we have successfully established barramundi as a growing seafood trend in the US and abroad.
We’re always on the lookout for hard-working, talented and friendly people to help contribute to the success of our growing company. We offer competitive salaries, full benefits (medical & dental), Simple IRA with company match, long-term disability and life insurance.
Current Career Opportunities are listed below.
Fish Culturist
Shares responsibility for completion of activities related to husbandry and harvest of barramundi. Performs a variety of tasks relating to daily operations and maintenance of fish culture facility including chores, water quality testing, fish handling, grading, data collection and harvesting. Key competencies include mechanical aptitude, knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry and electronics, proficiency in basic mathematics and the ability to swim. The successful candidate must be able to work flexible hours and participate in regular on-call evening and weekend schedule. Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Aquaculture or related field is required. This position includes working in wet/humid environment, inside or outside during all seasons in all environmental conditions, heavy lifting (over 50 lbs), ladder work, and occasionally working at heights.
General Laborer
Perform a variety of tasks related to daily operations, fish health and fish harvesting. High School diploma or GED is required. Key competencies include strong communication skills, problem solving and decision making skills, and the ability to swim. This position includes working in wet/humid environment, inside or outside during all seasons in all environmental conditions, heavy lifting (over 50 lbs), ladder work, and occasionally working at heights.
If you are interested in working as part of the team operating a 3 million gallon recirculating aquaculture system culturing barramundi please email your resume to jobs@australis.us or mail it to Human Resources, One Australia Way, Turners Falls, MA 01376.
