Yumbah is proudly positioned as Australia’s leading aquaculture company. With operations across South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales, we sustainably farm abalone, oysters, mussels and kingfish for both domestic and international markets, and supply oyster spat to the South Australian oyster industry.

Driven by our core values of integrity, daring and teamwork, we are committed to supporting our people and delivering a sustainable source of premium seafood protein to our customers.

About the Role

Based at Yumbah’s Abalone Farming Operations at Point Boston, the Maintenance Assistant supports the Maintenance Manager by maintaining plant and equipment, performing preventative maintenance and providing after-hours support. The role includes recording data, adhering to safety standards and participating in improvement initiatives to ensure efficient operations. The ideal candidate for this permanent position will have a can-do attitude and general maintenance or trades assistant experience in a similar role.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as directed by the Maintenance Manager, assessing and reporting maintenance requirements.

• Maintain plant and equipment and undertake preventative maintenance according to scheduled timelines.

• Provide after-hours, on-call support as needed.

• Record data accurately to ensure up-to-date maintenance records.

• Comply with Yumbah Policies and Procedures to ensure operational consistency.

• Identify and reporting hazards to maintain a safe working environment.

• Report incidents, accidents, and near misses immediately for prompt action.

• Actively participate in farm meetings, trials, initiatives, and improvement strategies to contribute to operational success.

• Perform housekeeping duties to ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the business.

Qualifications/Experience

• Trade qualification/experience desirable.

• Proven and demonstrated maintenance skills.

• First Aid qualification desirable.

• Sound communication and time management skills.

• Able to work well as part of a team.

• Available for on-call, after hours support when needed.

Why Yumbah?

• Opportunity to join a sustainable, future-focused industry.

• Work in a collaborative environment where your contribution matters.

• Training and development to support your career growth.