South Australia’s oyster industry is a diverse and rewarding industry that offers an array of career opportunities.  The oyster industry is a vital contributor to Australia’s sustainable food future and is an important economic generator in our State.  Aquacultural oyster production relies on many people to ensure the absolute best produce reaches our plates.  Consider a career in aquaculture in one of the following example roles & help secure Australia’s seafood future:

• Be or work for an Oyster Farmer growing produce and nurturing baby oysters to become premium stock in the pristine waters of bays around SA.  Seek on farm traineeships, undertake coxswains training and do on the job training for a rewarding primary production career.
• Be an expert scientific Marine Biologist, Researcher or Hatchery Technician looking after breeding programs, biosecurity and disease and pest management.  Undertake university study and valuable research projects.
• Be a government policy or regulatory officer ensuring sustainable resource management with PIRSA or SARDI.  Look at government programs and opportunities for roles in research, fisheries and sustainability.
• Be a specialist cool-train transport and logistic operator managing export and transport solutions.
• Be a seafood processor, seafood broker, retailer or hospitality worker and bring the experience of oysters to the consumers.
• Be an oyster guru and develop specialist farm management apps and analytic tools to ensure a future of continuous improvements in farming, industry technology and processing.
• Be a tourism provider offering unique experiences of our great State and raise the profile of our industry.

The opportunities are endless in this great industry.  It is an industry that is:

SPECTACULAR – SUSTAINABLE – STIMULATING