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SalaryCairns Marine supplies marine life for display in aquaria. Our company is a collector and wholesale supplier to domestic retail outlets and international wholesale distributors. We collect and supply marine life directly to public aquaria worldwide and home hobbyists in our local community.
We operate commercial fishery licenses in the Queensland, Northern Territory and Commonwealth jurisdictions. Marinelife is brought ashore to a wholesale facility in Cairns or Darwin for distribution to the market.
The primary purpose of this position is to dive for fish from Cairns Marine’s commercial vessels. As the role is full-time, a secondary purpose is to undertake duties at the facility when not at sea. This secondary role is expected to be undertaken for no more than six weeks per year.
Key Duties
• Collect fish whilst diving using a surface air supply
• Collect live rock and invertebrates whilst snorkelling or wading
• Collect fish using a barrier net and herding device
• Process catch aboard the vessel, including computer data entry
• Assist in the preparation and operation of the vessel as directed by the skipper, including
• general maintenance, provisioning, equipment repairs etc
• Assist in the wholesale facility when not at sea at the direction of the facility manager
• Other duties as required
Skills and Qualifications requirements
• At least three years of relevant experience collecting fish by hand
• At least three years of experience keeping healthy and vibrant captive marine life
• Ability to spend extended periods at sea
• Rescue Diver certificate
• Elements of Shipboard Safety certificate (within first six months)
• First Aid certificate (within first six months)
• Oxygen Resuscitation certificate (within first six months)
Annual Salary of $70,000 per annum
Salary: $70,000 per annum
Summary of role requirements:
- Flexible hours available
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 01 May 2024
- Expected salary: $70,000 per year
