Deck Hand

DECK HANDS / FISHING HANDS

Locations: Port Fairy, VIC 3284 and Rosebrook, VIC 3285

Tenure: Full-time, Permanent

Comprehensive salary package from $65,835 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.

Qualified applicants may apply online.