Deckhand
Entry: up to $80,000
Mid: Up to $90,000
Senior: Up to $100,000
As an aquaculture Deckhand, you will work as part of a crew on marine farms, helping to grow, maintain, and harvest premium seafood such as mussels, salmon, and oysters.
It is a physically active job that requires teamwork, a strong work ethic, and a love for the ocean.
Normal working week is 4 days on 4 days off on a rota basis.
Key tasks
Deploying and retrieving growing lines, spat catchers and flats
Cleaning biofouling from lines, ropes, and structures
Harvesting mature product using hydraulic or manual equipment
Sorting and grading shellfish onboard or at processing sites
Assisting with farm maintenance: repairing floats, ropes, anchors
Operating deck equipment such as winches and cranes
Assisting with vessel maintenance
Complying with health, safety, and marine regulations
Entry level
No formal qualifications for entry into the position
Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting and manual work
Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work in a team
Marine experience or background in farming, fishing or trades is beneficial but not required
Minimum Age 16
Preferably to have a current driving licence
Qualifications that can be achieved
Crane handling
PITO - L3 Certificate in Shellfish, L4 Certificate in Shellfish
First Aid, Forklift, Working at Heights
Future Pathways
Skipper - SRL endorsed to 24m, then to 500 GT.
