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Deck officer

Sunshine Coast
NVM Services
Posted: 5 October
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Job summary

NVM Services is hiring a Full time Deck Officer role in Mooloolaba, QLD. Apply now to be part of our team.


Location

Location: Mooloolaba, QLD 4557


Overview

Established fishing company working the Australian Fishing Zones, catching predominantly crabs seeks the following full-time fishing industry positions: Ships Master, Ships Engineer, Master Fisher, Ships Officer, Deckhands & Fishing Hands, Seafood Processors.


Positions

* Ship's Master
* Ships Engineer (Fishing)
* Master Fisher
* Ship's Officer
* Deckhands & Fishing Hands
* Seafood Processors


Responsibilities and requirements

For ranked positions (Ship's Master, Ships Engineer, Master Fisher, Ship's Officer): Successful candidates should ideally have at least 5 years relevant experience in this industry sector. Sea time of less than 5 years may be considered subject to experience. Where a license or registration is required, you MUST hold the appropriate tickets or you will not be considered.

For Fishing and Deckhands: should have no less than 1 year's 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. You must provide verifiable references. These roles 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.

For seafood processors: ideally a minimum of 2 years' experience as a seafood processor with verifiable references. Duties may include unloading seafood from vessels, moving product to chillers/freezers, sorting, dressing and filleting fish, inspecting and grading, packing, operating processing equipment, and ensuring workplace safety regulations are complied with.


Remuneration

Salary or percentage of catch rate as per industry standards will be negotiated according to qualifications, skills, experience and performance. Annual salary ranges (full-time) are approximately:

* Ship's Master: $120,000+ per year (subject to negotiation)
* Ships Engineer (Fishing): $72,000–$82,000
* Master Fisher: $75,000–$82,000
* Ship's Officer: $72,000–$82,000
* Deck and Fishing Hands: $68,800–$78,000

All positions include government-regulated superannuation guarantee.


Application and notes

Please send your resume with referee details to our services coordinator at ******@nvmservices.com. Applicants must clearly indicate the position they are applying for and include a short statement (minimum 150–250 words) as to why they are best suited to the position. This is a requirement of applying for this position.

Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience. Applicants who cannot meet the minimum requirements should not inquire. Only applicants for interview will be contacted. Reference Number: AUSTEMP10070

Be aware of job scams: do not provide bank or credit card details when applying and do not transfer money. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.


Work conditions

The company maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace; employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. This is a condition of employment. You may be based in the above region but may be required to work in other locations as operationally required.

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