Boat Deck Hand

Deckhand

Fremantle Octopus

Positions are available at Bunbury

Fishing & Aquaculture (Farming, Animals & Conservation)

Casual

The Fremantle Octopus Group is a fully integrated octopus fishing, processing, distribution, and export business with a strong and growing fleet of both company owned and contracted fishing vessels. 

We are seeking deckhands who want to be a part of one of the most vibrant and growing commercial fisheries in Western Australia. 

Our offer:

• Fortnightly pay.
• Potential long-term career opportunities.
• Equipment provided includes aprons, boots etc.

A great company to work with:

• At Fremantle Octopus we pride ourselves on setting the highest standards and being the absolute best at everything we do.
• Our culture is one of inclusion, where your opinions are listened to, and your ideas are nurtured.
• We believe in supporting local communities and we provide opportunities to people of all abilities.

About the role: 

You will be required to support the day to day running of a commercial fishing vessel and be required to follow all directions provided by the Master. 

Responsibilities include:

• Operate, clean, and maintain fishing gear.
• Basic maintenance of vessel.
• Cleaning of all work areas.
• Process and store catch.
• Stacking pots.
• Rope handling.
• Report any incidents or near misses.
• Manual handling.

About you: You will:

• Be able to work within a team.
• Be able to work at sea.
• Be strong and physically fit.
• Be available to work various shifts between Monday – Sunday, 5am – 5pm.
• Have a current driver’s license.
• Be willing to undertake a pre-employment medical and drug test.

Remuneration:

You will be paid under the NES award at the full day rates listed below which includes casual loading at a rate of 25%.  This includes all additional work on fishing equipment and vessel maintenance, as required.

• Level 1 - $307.00 per day
• Level 2 - $350.00 per day

Estimated annual earnings of approx. $80,000 - $100,000 based on approx. 240 days worked per year. Increased earnings are paid by way of bonuses when catch exceeds minimum catch levels. 

All rates are exclusive of superannuation.

Benefits include:

• Assistance to obtain other tickets that are beneficial to the Company.
• Regular weekly work on an on-going year-round basis.
• Catch bonus plan, based on eligibility, which is paid within 30 days of the eligibility period ending.
• Working equipment provided.

Please provide a cover letter addressing your ability to meet our criteria and  that states why you would suit being a deckhand 

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check and drug test?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Are you available to work outside your usual hours when required? (eg weekends, evenings, public holidays)