Aquaculture worker (ANZSCO 841111) / Deckhand

Job Description

Title: Deckhand

Departments(s) Elizabeth Bay and other locations as required

Reports to: Deck Supervisor and Boat Skipper

Job summary

The primary function of this role is to assist in the day to day routine maintenance of pearl shell husbandry.

Summary of essential job functions

• Cleaning and chipping pearl shell
• Cleaning and maintaining shell panels, ropes and other pearling hardware
• Cleaning and maintaining boat decks and all equipment
• Operate winches and other deck equipment

Minimum requirements

Basic swimming skills

Abilities required

Must be physically fit

Able to work as part of a team

Good hand-eye coordination

Abilities Required

Must be physically fit

Ability to work in a remote marine environment

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.