Deck and Fishing Hands

VeiraMal Consulting is seeking an experienced and motivated Deck and Fishing Hands to join our client's business Cull Fisheries Pty Ltd located in Portarlington. Our client offers a professional working environment and an opportunity for the right candidate.

Key Duties:

• Preparing fishing gear, baiting lines and nets, and setting longlines, nets, pots and traps into position.
• Hauling and retrieving fishing gear, including lines, nets, hooks, floats and beacons, and removing fish and other marine life.
• Untangling, repairing and maintaining fishing equipment, including mending nets, lines and traps.
• Sorting, cleaning, processing, preserving, icing, refrigerating and storing catches, including gutting, washing and preparing fish for storage.
• Unloading fish and other marine products and transferring catches to designated storage areas.
• Handling ropes and wires, operating mooring equipment, and assisting with berthing, unberthing and mooring the vessel.
• Standing lookout watches at sea and adjusting the vessel’s course as directed by the Ship’s Master.
• Assisting with vessel and cargo operations, including stowing and securing cargo, equipment and catches.
• Deploying and retrieving satellite and radio beacons as required.
• Patrolling the vessel to ensure the safety of the vessel, crew, passengers and cargo.
• Performing routine maintenance and inspections of deck equipment, rigging, cargo gear, and lifesaving and firefighting appliances.
• Cleaning, scraping, sanding and painting vessel surfaces, splicing ropes, and cleaning and disinfecting decks, fish holds, bait tanks and other vessel areas.
• Assisting the Ship’s Master with crew training and meal preparation as required.
• Performing other reasonable duties within the employee’s skills and abilities to support the safe and efficient operation of the fishing vessel.

Key Requirements:

• Holding a Basic Safety Training Certificate or equivalent.
• Holding a Medical Emergency, First Aid Certificate.
• Having at least 3 years of experience as a Deck Hand or Fishing Hand on a fishing vessel, supported by documented sea service in a seafarer’s book (sea book).
• Demonstrating knowledge of commercial fishing operations, fishing gear, catch handling and storage procedures.
• Having the ability to perform physically demanding duties and work effectively as part of a vessel crew.
• Following safety procedures and instructions from the Ship’s Master and shore management.

Salary: $71,481.00 + Super per year

Location: 13 Rajah Crt, Portarlington, VIC 3223

Interested applicants are welcome to apply by submitting their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications, relevant skills and work experience.