Join Australia’s leading aquaculture team in a dynamic marine environment.

Are you an experienced vessel operator with a strong safety mindset and a passion for working on the water? We’re looking for a skilled qualified to support our operations at our Barramundi site in Cone Bay, Western Australia.

Working in a small team to provide our marine site with harvest and freight logistics, the mate supports the vessel master and engineer in day-to-day operations onboard our 48m vessel Karribi. Mate holds responsibility for supporting with watches, vessel loading and unloading along with fuel delivery to vessels on our farm site and daily deck operations and boat maintenance.

This is a 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off roster, offering a unique opportunity to work in a remote, fast-paced aquaculture setting while enjoying extended time off.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

- MED2 and Master V qualifications – essential for marine operations.
- Forklift and crane tickets – for safe and efficient handling of equipment.
- Dogging and rigging experience – to support complex lifting operations.
- Fish farming experience – ideally in marine environments.
- A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Supporting daily marine farm operations including feeding, net maintenance, and fish handling.




- Operating vessels and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assisting with infrastructure maintenance and logistics.
- Working collaboratively with a close-knit team in a remote location.

Why Join Us?

- Unique marine environment in the pristine waters of Cone Bay.
- Attractive 4/4 roster – work hard, rest well.
- Travel Allowance - for support with flights (if applicable)
- Be part of a company committed to sustainability, safety, and innovation.
- Opportunities for career development and training.
- Work with a team that values respect, ownership, and collaboration.

Who are we? Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do safely. If you are passionate about people, sustainability, and are ready for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position with your Cover Letter and Resume. We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.

If you have any questions, please email Georgina at [email protected]

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