Summary: The role involves fishing operations, catch handling and storage, deck work and vessel maintenance. Operations are focused on safety, sustainable fishing, product quality and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities & duties

· Deploy and retrieve mid-water trawl gear.

· Operate ropes, wires, winches and deck equipment as trained and directed.

· Handle, sort, process and store catch.

· Identify species and monitor catch and product quality.

· Assist with catch records and monitoring requirements.

· Load catch into vessel storage systems and assist with unloading.

· Inspect, clean and maintain nets, fishing gear, deck equipment and work areas.

· Undertake routine vessel maintenance.

· Follow directions from the Master and senior crew.

Role specific – Deckhand

· Berthing & Unberthing Vessel when in Port

· Handling and maintenance of mooring lines, anchoring and winches whilst undertaking fishing operations

· Operation and maintenance of deck winches and machineries

· Standing watch and navigation look out

· General safety duties; Fire-fighting and life-saving equipment maintenance

· Perform routine maintenance as directed by Skipper/Master





· Follow Master / Skipper Instructions

Experience & Competencies

· Minimum 3 years’ relevant commercial fishing or seagoing experience, with documented sea time.

· Demonstrated net mending experience, including identifying damage and repairing fishing nets.

· Commercial fishing, trawling, winch or deck machinery experience highly regarded.

· Ability to work safely and effectively as part of a vessel crew.

· Ability to follow operational, safety and emergency instructions.

· Complete required vessel safety induction and training in accordance with the vessel’s Safety Management System and applicable AMSA requirements.

Physical & Operational Requirements

· Physically capable of demanding manual work at sea, including lifting up to 35 kg where protected.

· Able to work shifts of up to 12 hours, including nights, weekends and overtime.

· Able to work safely on moving decks, stairs and ladders.

· Able to work in rough seas and variable weather conditions.

Pay: $71,481.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Deckhand (Port Lincoln)
🏢 Ocean Partners Pty
📍 Port Lincoln