Location
Largs North SA
Overview
Established fishing company working the Australian Fishing Zones, catching predominantly crabs, seeks full‑time fishing industry positions.
Position Types
* Ships Master
* Ships Engineer (Fishing)
* Master Fisher
* Ships Officer
* Deckhands / Fishing Hands
Key Conditions
We maintain a drug‑and‑alcohol‑free workplace; employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. This is a condition of employment.
You will be based in the above region but may be required to work in other locations subject to operational requirements.
Requirements by Position
* Ship's Master
Successful candidates should ideally have at least 5 years relevant experience in this particular industry sector for ranked positions. Sea time of less than 5 years may be considered subject to your experience. Where you are required to hold a license or registration, you MUST hold the appropriate tickets or you will not be considered.
* Ships Engineer (Fishing)
Same requirements as Ship's Master.
* Master Fisher
Same requirements as Ship's Master.
* Ships Officer
Same requirements as Ship's Master.
* Fishing and Deckhands
Should have no less than 1 year of Australian work experience, preferably in catching and handling crab, and must be evidenced by sea‑time or log book. Verifiable letters of reference may also be acceptable.
For all positions, you must provide verifiable references.
Work Conditions
* You need to be strong as these positions involve working on a deck, often in heavy seas and sometimes in cramped spaces.
* Ranked positions may include managing fishing operations aboard your vessel in consultation with the company owners.
* You will be away from home for several days or occasionally weeks. Normally there is usually a short turnaround before returning to sea.
Remuneration
For successful candidates, a salary or percentage of catch rate as per industry standards will be negotiated according to qualifications, skills, experience and performance in the same or similar occupation.
* Ship's Master: $120,000 or greater, subject to negotiation
* Ships Engineer (Fishing): $72,000 to $82,000
* Master Fisher: $75,000 to $82,000
* Ships Officer: $72,000 to $82,000
* Deck and Fishing Hands: $68,800 to in excess of $78,000 (plus government regulated superannuation guarantee)
All the above occupations are included in the government regulated superannuation guarantee. Applicants for the above positions are required to mark clearly what position they are applying for and provide a short statement (minimum of X words) as to why they are best suited to this position. Note that this is a requirement when applying for this position.
Application Process
* In all cases, remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience.
* Please send your resume with referee details to our services coordinator.
* Please do not inquire about these positions if you cannot meet the minimum requirements.
* Only applicants for interview will be contacted.
Reference Number
Reference Number: AUSTEMP
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