Working for Paspaley, you would be expected to reside in Broome, Australia and work full time on a 2 weeks on, 1 week off roster. There are two roster options available. The first requires employees to live onboard the mothership for the two-week swing. The second is a land-based roster, where employees work on the water each day and return to Broome daily during the two week swing.
We seek people in excellent health and fitness, with a good work ethic and who are committed to making a career in the pearling industry to register their interest in the following prospects:
Deckhand daily responsibilities:
Removal of marine growth from pearl shell
Husbandry of the shell and general shell care
Maintenance of the associated infrastructure
What we offer:
· 2 on 1 off roster
· Opportunity to work in the beautiful Kimberley waters
· Safe work environment
· Great salary
What you need to succeed:
Be an Australian or Recent Zealand citizen or have confirmed work rights in Australia including Working Holiday Makers
Consistent working history in a manual labour, marine or agricultural environment
Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical, fitness test and drug and alcohol screen
National police clearance or ability to obtain
Comfortable working in remote areas and live in close quarters
Coxswains or relevant tickets highly desirable