Monsoon Aquatics are a world leading supplier of premium handpicked Australian Coral and Marine life. With state-of-the-art facilities in Cairns, and Bundaberg, collection capability spanning from Broome in WA to Gladstone in Queensland, and a growing aquaculture program, we supply an unsurpassed variety of marine life to retailers in Australia and wholesalers and public aquaria all around the world. This is the job of a lifetime for someone that loves the ocean and has an adventurous spirit.
About the role
This is a full time diving position and a great opportunity for someone looking for a unique and challenging role. Reporting directly to the Skippers of our vessel's, you will be out to sea for up to 28 days at a time diving to collect aquarium coral and fish. You will also be assisting with husbandry of livestock at sea and unloading product in port. Assisting in fish,
invertebrates and coral livestock husbandry and best practice handling of these products on board vessels and during unloading is essential. In addition, you will be helping the Skipper as required to maintain and prepare the vessel for upcoming trips. You will need to be physically fit and a good team player. Our team takes outstanding pride in their work and strives to be the best.
Skills and experience
Essential Criteria
Willingness to spend over 200 days at sea per year on trips running up to 28 days at a time
Perform Diver Rescue or Dive Master qualification
Extensive experience in collecting fish for the aquarium industry
Commercial experience diving on hooker
Current dive medical
Current first aid and O2 delivery
Job Type: Full time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Experience:
Commercial Fish Collection Diving: 1 year (Required)