Overview The positions are for Deck Hands to work in an established fishing business based in Lakes Entrance in Victoria.
Duties are those of a Deck Hand.
The business catches scallop, prawn, squid and Danish Seine in the waters of Port Welshpool, San Remo and Tasmania.
The position is based in Lakes Entrance in East Gippsland, Victoria.
Responsibilities Manage ropes and mooring equipment during berthing / unberthing proceduresPerform lookout watches and communicate vessel's course as directedConduct routine checks and maintenance on deck equipment including ropes, nets, rigging gear as well as lifesaving and firefighting apparatusPerform routine maintenance and checksAttach gear and fasten towing cables to netsOperate rigging gear as well as deploying hooks and line and then retrieving fishRemove catch from hooks, sort, clean, preserve, stow and refrigerateAssist with offloading cargo using onboard equipmentMend, make and repair fishing gearAssisting with mooring Qualifications Candidates must have at least two years of relevant work experience working as a Deck Hand overseas or one year of Australian work experience as a Deck hand.
The work experience must be evidenced by a signed sea service record or logbook and employment references will be needed.
Crew members must have at least one or two years of relevant work experience and hold appropriate registration and / or licensing where required.
The applicant must have a recent First Aid Certificate or commit to obtaining one.
The candidate must hold safety and rescue certificates compliant with the International Conventions on Standards, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978.
About Company AB Hunter Fishing is seeking Deck Hands for an established fishing company based in Lakes Entrance, Victoria.
The company is a multi generational fishing business operating in the waters of Bass Strait.Salary: $69000-75000Job Publish: 23-09-2025Job Expire: 23-10-2025