Deckhand / Fishinghand

**As a Deckhand / Fishing Hand your duties will include but not limited to**:

- 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 firefighting 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
- sorting, cleaning, preserving, stowing and refrigerating catch.

**Personality & Positive attributes**:

- Takes initiative
- Passionate and positive personality
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good conflict resolution skills
- Enjoys being part of a team and recognising team successes
- Must be willing to work at multiple different sites as we operate out of 3 areas.

**Essential Experience & Requirements**:

- A minimum of one years Australian work experience on board a commercial fishing vessel (as evidenced in your seatime/logbook).
- Hold a current Workplace First Aid certificate.
- An understanding of Maritime & AMSA/MSQ/GBRMPA regulations
- Willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check
- holds safety and rescue certificates compliant with the international convention on standards of training, Certification and watch keeping for Seafarers 1978.

**HIGHLY DESIRED**

Bilingual Communication

Qualified coxswain & Skippers

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person