Fishing & Deck Hands

Australia Bay Seafoods is seeking Fishing and Deck Hand(s) with a minimum 2 years experience including net mending & fish handling. Based on Fish Trawlers operating out of Darwin NT. Working to a crew roster onboard vessels which conduct 14 day trips year round.

SALARY: From $70,000 pa

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a clean and safe workspace and abide by workplace health and safety policies and procedures
• Ensure deck & processing area is clean and safe and all loose items are safely secured
• Assist with bringing the net on board to unload catch to sorting table
• Sort catch as directed and either load into brine for chilling or into cartons for freezing
• Product for freezing to be loaded in Snap Freezer and product to be stored chilled to be sorted and packed as directed
• Complete sorting & processing on time & to a high standard
• Ensure correct seafood handling procedures followed at all times
• Unloading of vessel at completion of trip
• Assist with any net repairs or changeovers required while in Port
• Assist with preparation for next trip including water tank refill and re-stocking of provisions
• Assist with clean up and general maintenance of vessel while in Port
• Maintain a high standard of work ethics and follow directions in a timely and safe manner

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Senior First aid certificate
• Basic Safety Training - COP
• Survival Craft & Rescue Boats – COP
• Essential - Minimum 2 years’ experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Minimum 2 years experience required

Work Location: In person