Overview
NVM Services is hiring a Full time Deckhand role in Southport, QLD. Apply now to be part of our team.
Established trawling company operating in the Australian Fishing Zones seeks the following full-time fishing industry positions: Ship's Master, Ship's Engineer, Master Fisher, Ship's Officer, Deckhands & Fishing Hands, and Seafood Processors. Some roles may require travel to other locations based on operational needs.
Location
Southport, QLD 4215
Responsibilities and roles
For all positions, provide verifiable references. Responsibilities may involve working on a deck (often in heavy seas and sometimes in cramped spaces) and, for ranked positions, managing fishing operations aboard the vessel in consultation with the company owners. You may be away from home for several days or occasionally weeks with short turnarounds before returning to sea. Salary or percentage of catch rate will be negotiated according to qualifications, skills, experience and performance in the same or similar occupation.
Specific positions include:
- Ship’s Master
- Ships Engineer (Fishing)
- Master Fisher
- Ship’s Officer
- Deck and Fishing Hands
Qualifications and requirements
- Ideally at least 5 years relevant experience for ranked positions; sea time of less than 5 years may be considered based on experience
- Hold the appropriate license or registration and tickets required for your role (if required)
- Fishing and Deckhands: at least 1 year of Australian work experience, preferably in catching and handling crab; sea-time or log book evidence; verifiable letters of reference may be acceptable
- Provide verifiable references; robust ability to work on deck in challenging conditions
- Sea-time and licenses as applicable to the specific role
Wages and benefits
Initial salary ranges (annual) are indicative and will be negotiated based on qualifications, skills, and experience:
- 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 are subject to government-regulated superannuation guarantee.
Seafood Processors
We are also seeking experienced seafood process workers for our processing area. Full-time and seasonal vacancies are available. For Seafood Processor positions, a minimum of 2 years' experience with verifiable references is preferred.
- Duties may include unloading seafood from vessels, moving product to chillers/freezers/live tanks, sorting, dressing and filleting fish with high recovery, shellfish processing, loading products, packing and inventory checks, operating processing equipment, and maintaining safety standards.
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations.
Wages for Seafood Processors: The salary for this full-time position is typically between $68,800 and above $78,000 per year plus superannuation guarantee (as per industry standards).
Application process
Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for and provide a short statement (150–250 words) detailing why you are best suited for the role. Include a resume with referee details to our services coordinator at ******@nvmservices.com. Do not inquire if you do not meet the minimum requirements. Only applicants for interview will be contacted. Reference Number: BATI0001.
Remuneration is commensurate with skills and experience.
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