Job Info
Location: MACKAY HARBOUR, QLD
Salary: $80,001 - $100,000
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
About the Role Deguara Bros & Sons are seeking suitable applicants with experience to fill the full-time position of a Deckhand and/or Fishing Hand.
The successful applicant will carry out work on our fleet of live Coral Trout commercial fishing vessels operating out of the Mackay Port in Queensland.
Job Tasks & Responsibilities:
Prepare, maintain, and operate fishing lines, hooks, reels, bait, and associated equipment
Locate suitable fishing grounds using experience, weather data, charts, and fishing technology
Sort, grade, clean, store, and preserve catches to maintain product quality
Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on fishing gear, vessel equipment, and machinery




Follow workplace health and safety procedures and maritime regulations
Ensure compliance with fisheries management, licensing, and environmental requirements
Deploy, monitor, and retrieve fishing lines and gear efficiently and safely
Work effectively as part of a crew during extended periods at sea and under varying weather conditions
Experience & Qualifications:
At least 1 year experience in commercial fishing operations
Strong problem solving/ troubleshooting skills
Robust attention to detail
Experience with quality control
Basic vessel operation and navigation knowledge is preferred
Relevant boating licences required

📌 Professional Handline Fishing Hand (Queensland)
🏢 Deguara Bros & Sons Seafood
📍 Queensland