Ship’s Officer (Deck)

Salary: $90,000 + Super

Summary: The Ship’s Officer (Deck) assists the Master with the safe navigation and operation of the vessel and supervises deck and fishing activities.

The role includes navigational watchkeeping, deck operations, crew supervision, fishing operations and vessel safety, working under the direction of the Master.

Key responsibilities & duties

• Stand navigational watches and maintain the vessel’s course, position and safe operation.
• Monitor vessel traffic, weather and sea conditions and report developing risks to the Master.
• Operate and monitor navigation and communication equipment, including radar, GPS, AIS and marine radio.
• Assist with passage planning, navigation records and deck logs.
• Supervise deck crew and allocate duties as directed by the Master.
• Coordinate berthing, unberthing, mooring and other deck operations.
• Supervise deployment and retrieval of mid-water trawl gear and associated fishing equipment.
• Assist with catch handling, storage and unloading operations.
• Inspect and maintain fishing gear, deck machinery and deck equipment.
• Coordinate routine deck maintenance, cleaning and preservation.
• Maintain required deck, safety and operational records.
• Report navigational, safety, fishing and operational issues to the Master.
• Assume additional watchkeeping and vessel responsibilities as directed by the Master.

Safety, Sustainability & Compliance

• Follow the vessel’s Safety Management System and applicable AMSA requirements.
• Assist the Master in maintaining safe vessel and deck operations.
• Conduct required checks of firefighting, lifesaving and emergency equipment.
• Participate in and supervise emergency drills and respond to emergencies including fire, flooding and man overboard.
• Ensure deck crew follow safe working procedures and use equipment appropriately.
• Support compliance with applicable AFMA and State fisheries requirements, including catch, quota and monitoring obligations.
• Support fishing practices designed to minimise bycatch, waste and environmental impact.
• Report safety incidents, hazards and environmental interactions as required.
• Comply with the Company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Experience & Competencies

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant commercial vessel or fishing experience, with documented sea time.
• Hold a current AMSA Near Coastal Master