Jardini Pty Ltd is a commercial fishing business based in Wynnum, Brisbane, specialising in the collection of live aquarium fish and live coral for domestic and international supply. We are seeking an experienced commercial diver to join our team on a full time, ongoing basis.
Duties
- Swim underwater to locate, identify and hand-collect live aquarium fish and live coral species
- Operate safely under commercial diving conditions in ocean environments, including variable
weather and current conditions
- Use appropriate collection techniques to minimise damage to marine life and reef
environments
- Maintain and check diving equipment, air supply, and safety gear prior to and following each
dive
- Work as part of a small vessel-based team, including surface support and vessel duties as
required
- Sort, handle and prepare collected specimens for holding and transport in line with animal
welfare and biosecurity requirements
- Maintain accurate dive logs and catch records
- Comply with all workplace health and safety, fisheries, and environmental regulatory
requirements
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' recent experience in commercial or collection diving (or equivalent trade
qualification)
- Current dive certification (commercial diving ticket or equivalent recognised qualification)
- Current first aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong swimming ability and physical fitness for sustained underwater work
- Ability to work variable hours based on weather and tide conditions
- Full working rights in Australia