Coral Coast Barramundi

At Coral Coast, 90% of our staff are marine biologists and scientists - ensuring that best practices and technology are inherent in our operations.

Justin Forrester

Justin Forrester

Farm Manager
Marine Biologist & Aquaculture Scientist

Justin has been a part of the Coral Coast family for 20 years, moving over from Perth in Western Australia to fulfill his dream of living near the Great Barrier Reef. Justin lives on the farm with his wife and two young sons. When Justin's not on the farm, he's out snorkelling around the Whitsunday islands with his family.

Justin had a chat with the team from Australian Barramundi about being a Sustainable Aussie Barramundi Farmer, read the interview and find out his favourite thing about being a barra farmer.

"I love the fishing, whale watching and spectacular coral reef right in front of the farms water intake site."
Coral Coast Barramundi

Corey Sander

Growout Manager
Bachelor of Environmental Science | Major in Fisheries & Aquaculture Management

Corey has been a part of the Coral Coast family for 9 years and manages the growout section of the farm, along with all the processes linked to the production section of the operation. Moving up from South East QLD to secure his dream job in fish farming, in the beautiful Whitsunday region.
"I live in nearby Airlie Beach where i love to fish & dive in my spare time."
Coral Coast-118 – Shane Ovington and Brett Smith

Shane Ovington

Hatchery & Nursery Manager
Marine Biologist & Aquaculture Scientist

Shane manages the staff & operations of the broodstock, hatchery and nursery areas of the farm, carefully selecting & breeding the adult barramundi. Shane lives on the farm in Bowen, and loves being surrounded by QLD's most beautiful beaches and enjoying the lifestyle that goes with it. He takes his dogs to the beach at the end of the day, goes fishing in his boat on his days off and loves camping and the outdoors.
"It is great that we get to grow & care for millions of tiny fish each year, which is both a privilege and a responsibility."
Nick Poole - Coral Coast Barramundi Leading Hand

Nicolas Poole

Leading Hand, Grow Out
Bachelor Veterinary Technology | Masters in Aquaculture

Nick is responsible for the grow out ponds, fish health monitoring and water quality throughout the farm. Nick also assists managing our feed trial facility. Nick enjoys the variety of work at Coral Coast as everyday is different and being able to come up with new concepts to improve the farms efficiency is very rewarding.
"I love living and working on the farm - it provides a great lifestyle. It’s awesome being able to fish and crab after work, or sending the boat to the reef on my weekends. I also enjoy playing all kinds of sports with rugby being my go too!"
 

Join our team

Live work and play in the Whitsundays of Tropical Queensland. We are always on the lookout for outdoor loving personality types to join our industry leading aquaculture facility producing Premium Australian Barramundi. Experience preferred but not necessary. All vacancies are listed on Seek under Coral Coast Barramundi or our parent company GFB Fisheries.

Coral Coast Barramundi Team

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We are always on the lookout for great staff to join our team.

Visit our company profile on Seek - GFB Fisheries, all current vacancies are listed here.

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