Deck Hands

**DECK HANDS / FISHING HANDS**
- **Location: Dover, TAS 7117**_
- **Tenure: Full-time, Permanent**_
- **Comprehensive salary package from $63k PA (plus superannuation)**_

**Position Summary**:
On behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is looking for a skilled and experienced Deck / Fishing Hands who have strong communication skills, are self-motivated and must have the ability to work with a team.

**Required Qualification**:

- Two (2) years recent relevant overseas experience.
- Holds safety and rescue certificates compliant with the _International Convention on Standards, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978_ (as amended).
- Holds a first aid certificate (valid within 12 months).

**Main duties**:

- Performs maintenance and lookout tasks aboard a ship or catches fish, crustacean and molluscs using nets, lines and traps in ocean and inland waters.
- Handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment when berthing and unberthing.
- Standing lookout watches at sea and adjusting the ship's course as directed.
- Assisting with cargo operations using on-board equipment and stowing and securing cargo.
- Patrolling ships to ensure safety of the vessel, cargo and passengers.
- Performing routine maintenance and checks on deck equipment, cargo gear, rigging, and lifesaving and fire-fighting appliances.
- Attaching gear and fastening towing cables to nets.
- Casting and lowering nets, pots, lines and traps into water.
- Preparing lines, attaching running gear and bait, and setting lines into position.
- Hauling in fishing gear and removing fish and other marine life.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $63,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Rotating roster

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dover, TAS: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Recent and relevant: 3 years (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)