We have up to 50 positions available for Farm hands on Oyster, Sardine and Tuna Farm in Port Lincoln and surrounding areas. This role will include overnight/offshore vessel work.

Work is due to start Early December 2026 and is expected to go for up to 9 months, with Various intake through to November 2027.

You will be paid as a Level 1, Casual Employee under the Aqua culture Award 2020 (MA000114). Hourly rates apply.

There may be an opportunity to undertake training and upskilling in this role, which can allow your remuneration to increase as per the levels in the Aquaculture Award 2020 (MA000114).

The position is for a Deck Hand/ Deckhand / Seafood Processing worker, with duties including harvesting sardines & tuna, supporting fishing activities, handling and processing seafood products, loading and unloading vessels and stock, maintaining equipment and work areas, and ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene.

This position requires the availability for shift work over a 7-day roster on 24-hour roster. Minimum of 30 hours a week. This will be shift work including, morning, afternoon and overnight shifts - This may change due to the seasonal needs of the business.





Please note that random drug & alcohol testing may be conducted.

Applicants must address the selection criteria & all claims against this need to be substantiated. Any applications that fail to do so will not be considered.

Selection Criteria

Attention to detail

Good hand-eye co-ordination

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Ability to work continuously at a high level of concentration

Must be physically fit, agile & able to stand for long periods

Ability to be out on boats for long periods of time

Able to work in wet conditions

Be physically fit and solid

Applications from outside the area must be able to show a commitment to moving to the location for the duration of employment To apply, please email applications with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to [email protected] with “Harvest workers – Port Lincoln - #(phone hidden)" in the subject line.

Applications who do not include “Harvest workers – Port Lincoln - #(phone hidden)" will not be considered.

Applications close 26th November 2026

Only successful applicants will be contacted

📌 Seafood Processing Worker (Port Lincoln)
🏢 Madec Australia
📍 Port Lincoln